Traffic Yellow by RAL paint color
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Traffic Yellow

66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Traffic Yellow 1023 is a yellow paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #FAD201, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunnyside from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Traffic Yellow Technical Profile

HEX Code#FAD201
RGB250, 210, 1
LRV66.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandRAL

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Traffic Yellow in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Traffic Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

RALTraffic Yellow
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSunnyside

Sunnyside

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Golden Ray

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Lemon Zest

Behr

Nearly identical

Electric Glow

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Tangy

Valspar

Nearly identical

Buzz-Worthy

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Flirtatious

PPG

Very similar

Daisy

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Wake Up

Kilz

Very similar

Babouche

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Aspire .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Traffic Yellow

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Traffic Yellow

#FAD201

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ABD559

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Traffic Yellow

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Traffic Yellow

Complement

Beacon Blue

Traffic Yellow Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Light Grey

Trim

Signal White

Accent

Green Brown

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Light Grey

Trim

Traffic White

Accent

May Green

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Light Grey

Trim

Traffic White

Accent

Water Blue

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar RAL Colors

Other RAL colors close to Traffic Yellow.

Colza Yellow

RAL · 1021

#F3DA0B

Signal Yellow

RAL · 1003

#E5BE01

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

White Beach

Dunn-Edwards · DE5371

#FFF6D9

Ivory Keys

Behr · T16-17

#F3F1E7

Mount Olive

Vista Paint · 0382

#706747

Parakeet

Sherwin-Williams · 6711

#B4B05A

Lemon Appeal

Hirshfield's · 0798

#EFE4AE

Leaf .01

Colorhouse · Leaf-01

#D2D1AD

Traffic Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Traffic Yellow have?
Traffic Yellow by RAL has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Traffic Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Traffic Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Traffic Yellow are Sunnyside by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Golden Ray by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Traffic 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 Traffic Yellow?
Traffic Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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