How does Golden yellow (No.08 E 51) by BS 4800 compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is RAL Classic Dahlia yellow (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 4 more RAL Classic colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall.
BS 4800 Golden yellow vs RAL Classic
5 closest RAL Classic matches ranked by ΔE
ΔE (CIEDE2000) is a perceptual distance metric — lower means a closer match. Matches under ΔE 2 are typically indistinguishable; ΔE 2–4 looks “the same” once dry on a wall; ΔE 4–6 is noticeable side-by-side. Always view a sample pot before committing — screen colours and lighting vary.
| Colour | Number | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlia yellow | No.1033 | 1.3 | near-identical | — | — |
| Maize yellow | No.1006 | 1.6 | near-identical | — | — |
| Melon yellow | No.1028 | 2.2 | near-identical | — | — |
| Sun yellow | No.1037 | 3.0 | near-identical | — | — |
| Daffodil yellow | No.1007 | 3.4 | very close | — | — |