Lemon yellow (No.1012) by RAL Classic is a mid-tone yellow. Hex: #C7B446. RGB: 199, 180, 70. The nearest paint match is Johnstone's Gone Giddy (ΔE 3.4, “very close”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Parachute (ΔE 3.9) and Johnstone's Slap Happy (ΔE 3.9).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gone Giddy | Johnstone's | 3.4 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Parachute | Johnstone's | 3.9 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Slap Happy | Johnstone's | 3.9 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Citrus Sunburst | Dulux | 4.1 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sweet Citrus | Dulux | 4.1 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Barnyard | Johnstone's | 4.2 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Secret Safari | Johnstone's | 4.4 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Golden Yarrow | Johnstone's | 4.4 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Light Gold (No.3) | Little Greene | 4.5 | Very close | £28.00 | £4.31 |
Gone Giddy
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Parachute
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.9
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Slap Happy
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.9
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Citrus Sunburst
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Sweet Citrus
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Barnyard
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Secret Safari
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Golden Yarrow
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Light Gold
Little Greene
Very close
ΔE 4.5
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
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