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Golden Yellow (RAL 1004)
Golden Yellow (RAL 1004)
#E49E00Click to copy
Golden Yellow (RAL 1004) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(228, 158, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(42, 100%, 45%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(42, 100%, 89%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 31%, 100%, 11%)Copy
Golden Yellow (RAL 1004) Color Schemes
Complementary
#E49E00
Click to copy#0046E4
Click to copyAnalogous
#E42C00
Click to copy#B8E400
Click to copySplit Complementary
#00B8E4
Click to copy#2C00E4
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E49E00
Click to copy#F2C359
Click to copy#F9E5B7
Click to copy#7E5700
Click to copy#181100
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGolden Yellow (RAL 1004) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.29 : 1
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Black background #000000
9.19 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.10 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.53 : 1
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Golden Yellow (RAL 1004) Shade Variants
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Golden Yellow (RAL 1004) Color Introduction
Definition
Golden Yellow (RAL 1004) (HEX #E49E00) has the RGB value rgb(228, 158, 0), the HSL value hsl(42°, 100%, 45%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 31%, 100%, 11%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Golden Yellow (RAL 1004) is #0046E4, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E42C00 and #B8E400 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#00B8E4, #2C00E4) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Golden Yellow (RAL 1004) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Golden Yellow (RAL 1004) has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 against white and 9.19:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Golden Yellow (RAL 1004) has a lightness of 45% and a saturation of 100%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A deep, full gold.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Golden Yellow (RAL 1004) tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Golden Yellow (RAL 1004) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Golden Yellow (RAL 1004) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.