Sand yellow (No.1002) by RAL Classic is a light warm yellow. Hex: #C6A664. RGB: 198, 166, 100. The nearest paint match is Johnstone's Warm Hay (ΔE 2.4, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Wedding Ring (ΔE 2.5) and Johnstone's Butterscotch Bliss (ΔE 2.8).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Hay | Johnstone's | 2.4 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Wedding Ring | Johnstone's | 2.5 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Butterscotch Bliss | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bassoon (No.3) | Little Greene | 2.8 | Near-identical | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Octagon Yellow | Farrow & Ball | 3.3 | Very close | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| More Maple | Johnstone's | 3.4 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Rich Gold (No.FTT-001) | Mylands | 3.5 | Very close | £46.40 | £6.19 |
| Glorious Gold | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Yarn® | Crown | 3.6 | Very close | £13.20 | £2.20 |
Warm Hay
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Wedding Ring
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Butterscotch Bliss
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Bassoon
Little Greene
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Octagon Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very close
ΔE 3.3
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
More Maple
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Rich Gold
Mylands
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£46.40/L
£6.19/m2
Glorious Gold
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Yarn®
Crown
Very close
ΔE 3.6
£13.20/L
£2.20/m2
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