Yellow by Dulux is a mid-tone yellow. Hex: #FFEC00. RGB: 255, 236, 0. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Zinc yellow (ΔE 3.5, “very close”). Other close matches include RAL Classic Rape yellow (ΔE 4.1) and RAL Classic Luminous yellow (ΔE 5.2).
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc yellow (No.1018) | RAL Classic | 3.5 | Very close | — | — |
| Rape yellow (No.1021) | RAL Classic | 4.1 | Very close | — | — |
| Luminous yellow (No.1026) | RAL Classic | 5.2 | Similar | — | — |
| Trumpet (No.3) | Little Greene | 6.6 | Similar | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Traffic yellow (No.1023) | RAL Classic | 7.2 | Similar | — | — |
| Banana Grove | Johnstone's | 7.7 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Yellowcake | Farrow & Ball | 7.7 | Similar | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Indian Yellow (No.3) | Little Greene | 7.8 | Similar | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Saffron yellow (No.1017) | RAL Classic | 7.9 | Similar | — | — |
Zinc yellow
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 3.5
Rape yellow
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 4.1
Luminous yellow
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 5.2
Trumpet
Little Greene
Similar
ΔE 6.6
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Traffic yellow
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 7.2
Banana Grove
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 7.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Yellowcake
Farrow & Ball
Similar
ΔE 7.7
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Indian Yellow
Little Greene
Similar
ΔE 7.8
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Saffron yellow
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 7.9
Colour neighbourhood
Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Dulux Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulux Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Silk PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Bathroom Soft Sheen PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
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