Olive yellow (No.1020) by RAL Classic is a mid-tone muted yellow. Hex: #999950. RGB: 153, 153, 80. The nearest paint match is Johnstone's Do Not Disturb (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Always Apple (ΔE 2.7) and BS 4800 Greengage (ΔE 3.1).
Olive yellow (No.1020) by RAL Classic
- Hex
#999950- RGB
- 153, 153, 80
- Colour system
- RAL Classic
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Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do Not Disturb | Johnstone's | 1.5 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Always Apple | Johnstone's | 2.7 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Greengage (No.12 D 43) | BS 4800 | 3.1 | Very close | — | — |
| Golden Grass | Johnstone's | 4.1 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Primrose Hill (No.No.201) | Mylands | 4.4 | Very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Water Reed | Johnstone's | 4.7 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Machine Green | Johnstone's | 5.4 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Leafy Romaine | Johnstone's | 5.4 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Secret Scribbles | Johnstone's | 5.7 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
Do Not Disturb
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Always Apple
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Greengage
BS 4800
Very close
ΔE 3.1
Golden Grass
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Primrose Hill
Mylands
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Water Reed
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Machine Green
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Leafy Romaine
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Secret Scribbles
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
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