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.
Ref. #F8F32B · 1018
Zinc Yellow
84%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Zinc Yellow Technical Profile
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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
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Neon Light
Behr
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Rajah Gold
Vista Paint
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Citrus Spice
PPG
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Banana Yellow
Benjamin Moore
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Citron
Hirshfield's
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Tangy Dill
Valspar
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Liming
Kilz
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Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
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Summer'S Sun
Dutch Boy
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Petal .02
Colorhouse
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Zinc Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Zinc 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 Zinc Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Related Reading
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 Zinc Yellow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.