Sun Yellow 1037 is a orange paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #F39F18, estimated 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.
RAL · #F39F18 · 1037
Sun Yellow
44%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sun Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#F39F18
RGB243, 159, 24
Estimated LRV43.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandRAL
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Orange Spice Tea
Dutch Boy
#EF9E1A
Close digital match
Marigold Petals
PPG
#F4A027
Close digital match
Golden Autumn
Vista Paint
#F2A32F
Close digital match
Sunny Side Up
Behr
#FEA104
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Orange Sky
Benjamin Moore
#FFA001
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#FFA917
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#FFA900
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#E59B34
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#E39A33
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#FEB14B
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Colors That Work With Sun Yellow
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sun Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sun Yellow are Orange Spice Tea by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Marigold Petals by PPG (a close digital match), Golden Autumn by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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