Sun Yellow 1037 is a orange paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #F39F18, LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange Spice Tea from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F39F18 · 1037
Sun Yellow
44%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sun Yellow Technical Profile
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Sun Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sun Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALSun Yellow
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyOrange Spice Tea
Orange Spice Tea
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Marigold Petals
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Autumn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sunny Side Up
Behr
Very similar
Orange Sky
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
I Love To Boogie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Orange Glow
Valspar
Very similar
Persimmon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sunflower
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aloha
Kilz
Visible difference
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sun Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sun Yellow
#F39F18
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3D062
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sun Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sun Yellow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Sun Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sun Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sun Yellow have?
Sun Yellow by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sun Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sun Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sun Yellow are Orange Spice Tea by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Marigold Petals by PPG (a near-identical match), Golden Autumn by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sun Yellow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sun Yellow?
Sun Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sun Yellow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.