RAL 1006 to Pantone

Convert RAL 1006 (Maize yellow) to its closest Pantone equivalent. The best match is 130 C (Gold) with ΔE 6.6.

Color Values

HEX	#E4A010
RGB	228, 160, 16
CMYK	0%, 30%, 93%, 11%
HSL	41°, 87%, 48%
LAB	70.6, 15.2, 72.5
LCH	70.6, 74.1, 78.1°

Contrast & Readability

On White	2.25:1 — Fail
On Black	9.33:1 — AAA

Top 5 Pantone Matches for RAL 1006

Pantone Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
130 C	Gold	#F2A900	6.6
1235 C	Gold	#FFB81C	10.5
137 C	Orange	#FFA300	12.1
144 C	Orange	#ED8B00	15.3
123 C	Yellow	#FFC72C	15.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What Pantone color is equivalent to RAL 1006?

The closest Pantone equivalent to RAL 1006 is 130 C (Gold) with a Delta E of 6.6.

What is the HEX code for RAL 1006?

RAL 1006 (Maize yellow) has the HEX value #E4A010, RGB(228, 160, 16), CMYK(0%, 30%, 93%, 11%), LAB(70.6, 15.2, 72.5), and LCH values.

Psychology & Uses of Maize yellow Tones

Yellow conveys optimism, energy, and warmth. In industrial contexts, RAL yellows (1xxx) are widely used for safety signage, machinery marking, and urban furniture. Pantone yellows are popular in food packaging, retail branding, and children's products.