RAL 1012 to Pantone

Convert RAL 1012 (Lemon yellow) to its closest Pantone equivalent. The best match is 103 C (Gold) with ΔE 15.0.

Color Values

HEX	#C7B446
RGB	199, 180, 70
CMYK	0%, 10%, 65%, 22%
HSL	51°, 54%, 53%
LAB	73.0, -6.1, 56.7
LCH	73.0, 57.0, 96.1°

Contrast & Readability

On White	2.09:1 — Fail
On Black	10.05:1 — AAA

Top 5 Pantone Matches for RAL 1012

Pantone Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
103 C	Gold	#C6AD0F	15.0
100 C	Yellow	#F4ED7C	20.3
123 C	Yellow	#FFC72C	26.3
101 C	Yellow	#F4ED47	29.0
1235 C	Gold	#FFB81C	30.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What Pantone color is equivalent to RAL 1012?

The closest Pantone equivalent to RAL 1012 is 103 C (Gold) with a Delta E of 15.0.

What is the HEX code for RAL 1012?

RAL 1012 (Lemon yellow) has the HEX value #C7B446, RGB(199, 180, 70), CMYK(0%, 10%, 65%, 22%), LAB(73.0, -6.1, 56.7), and LCH values.

Psychology & Uses of Lemon 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.