Melon yellow (No.1028) by RAL Classic is a mid-tone warm yellow. Hex: #F4A900. RGB: 244, 169, 0. The nearest paint match is Dulux Sulphur Springs 3 (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £10.20 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Fall Gold (ΔE 2.7) and Mylands Mid Chrome (ΔE 3.1).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs 3 | Dulux | 1.6 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Fall Gold | Johnstone's | 2.7 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mid Chrome (No.FTT-008) | Mylands | 3.1 | Very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Rise-n-shine | Johnstone's | 4.4 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sunflower Symphony 4 | Dulux | 4.4 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Mango Margarita | Johnstone's | 4.7 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sun Flare | Dulux | 4.7 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sun Dust 1 | Dulux | 5.0 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Honey Mustard | Dulux | 5.3 | Similar | £10.20 | £1.57 |
Sulphur Springs 3
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Fall Gold
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Mid Chrome
Mylands
Very close
ΔE 3.1
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Rise-n-shine
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Sunflower Symphony 4
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Mango Margarita
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Sun Flare
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Sun Dust 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 5.0
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Honey Mustard
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
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