Golden yellow (No.08 E 51) by BS 4800 is a mid-tone warm yellow. Hex: #ECA20C. RGB: 236, 162, 12. The nearest paint match is RAL Classic Dahlia yellow (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). Other close matches include RAL Classic Maize yellow (ΔE 1.6) and RAL Classic Melon yellow (ΔE 2.2).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlia yellow (No.1033) | RAL Classic | 1.3 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Maize yellow (No.1006) | RAL Classic | 1.6 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Melon yellow (No.1028) | RAL Classic | 2.2 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Sun yellow (No.1037) | RAL Classic | 3.0 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Daffodil yellow (No.1007) | RAL Classic | 3.4 | Very close | — | — |
| Sulphur Springs 3 | Dulux | 3.5 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sunflower Symphony 3 | Dulux | 3.5 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Mid Chrome (No.FTT-008) | Mylands | 3.8 | Very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Mango Margarita | Johnstone's | 4.1 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
Dahlia yellow
RAL Classic
Near-identical
ΔE 1.3
Maize yellow
RAL Classic
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
Melon yellow
RAL Classic
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
Sun yellow
RAL Classic
Near-identical
ΔE 3.0
Daffodil yellow
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 3.4
Sulphur Springs 3
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Sunflower Symphony 3
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Mid Chrome
Mylands
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Mango Margarita
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
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