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Ref. #F8F32B · 1018

Zinc Yellow

84%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Zinc Yellow 1018 is a yellow paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #F8F32B, LRV 84 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Highlighter from Dunn-Edwards (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Zinc Yellow Technical Profile

HEX Code#F8F32B
RGB248, 243, 43
LRV84.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandRAL

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Zinc Yellow in Every Brand

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

RALZinc Yellow
Visible difference
Dunn-EdwardsHighlighter

Highlighter

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Neon Light

Behr

Visible difference

Rajah Gold

Vista Paint

Visible difference

Citrus Spice

PPG

Visible difference

Banana Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Visible difference

Citron

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Tangy Dill

Valspar

Visible difference

Liming

Kilz

Visible difference

Lemon Twist

Sherwin-Williams

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Summer'S Sun

Dutch Boy

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Petal .02

Colorhouse

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Colors That Work With Zinc Yellow

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Zinc Yellow

#F8F32B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9CD260

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Zinc Yellow

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Zinc Yellow

Complement

Blue Dahlia

Zinc Yellow Room Palettes

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

Walls

Light Grey

Trim

Signal White

Accent

Olive Grey

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Light Grey

Trim

Traffic White

Accent

Mint Turquoise

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Grey White

Trim

Traffic White

Accent

Brillant Blue

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar RAL Colors

Other RAL colors close to Zinc Yellow.

Sulfur Yellow

RAL · 1016

#EDFF21

More yellow colors from other brands

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

China White

Benjamin Moore · PM-20

#E7E4D9

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

Zinc Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Zinc Yellow have?
Zinc Yellow by RAL has a cool (green) 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 Zinc Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Zinc Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zinc Yellow are Highlighter by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Neon Light by Behr (a close match), Rajah Gold by Vista Paint (a close match) — the best options for getting Zinc 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 Zinc Yellow?
Zinc Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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