Maize yellow (No.1006) by RAL Classic is a mid-tone warm yellow. Hex: #E4A010. RGB: 228, 160, 16. The nearest paint match is Dulux Sun Dust 1 (ΔE 2.7, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £10.20 per litre. Other close matches include Dulux Sunflower Symphony 3 (ΔE 2.7) and Dulux Sundrenched Saffron 1 (ΔE 3.7).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Dust 1 | Dulux | 2.7 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sunflower Symphony 3 | Dulux | 2.7 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sundrenched Saffron 1 | Dulux | 3.7 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Mango Margarita | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sulphur Springs 3 | Dulux | 4.4 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Mid Chrome (No.FTT-008) | Mylands | 4.7 | Very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Va Va Voom | Johnstone's | 4.9 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Oro De Maya | Johnstone's | 5.0 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Honey Mustard | Dulux | 5.0 | Similar | £10.20 | £1.57 |
Sun Dust 1
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Sunflower Symphony 3
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Sundrenched Saffron 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.7
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Mango Margarita
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Sulphur Springs 3
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Mid Chrome
Mylands
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Va Va Voom
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Oro De Maya
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 5.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Honey Mustard
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.0
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
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