RAL 1016 to Pantone

Convert RAL 1016 (Sulfur yellow) to its closest Pantone equivalent. The best match is 389 C (Yellow Green) with ΔE 11.6.

Color Values

HEX	#EDFF21
RGB	237, 255, 33
CMYK	7%, 0%, 87%, 0%
HSL	65°, 100%, 56%
LAB	95.8, -28.5, 89.5
LCH	95.8, 94.0, 107.7°

Contrast & Readability

On White	1.11:1 — Fail
On Black	18.93:1 — AAA

Top 5 Pantone Matches for RAL 1016

Pantone Code	Name	HEX	ΔE
389 C	Yellow Green	#CFE100	11.6
396 C	Yellow	#E1E000	13.7
382 C	Yellow Green	#C4D600	16.5
101 C	Yellow	#F4ED47	18.6
102 C	Yellow	#FCE300	20.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What Pantone color is equivalent to RAL 1016?

The closest Pantone equivalent to RAL 1016 is 389 C (Yellow Green) with a Delta E of 11.6.

What is the HEX code for RAL 1016?

RAL 1016 (Sulfur yellow) has the HEX value #EDFF21, RGB(237, 255, 33), CMYK(7%, 0%, 87%, 0%), LAB(95.8, -28.5, 89.5), and LCH values.

Psychology & Uses of Sulfur 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.