Olive yellow vs Humble Yellow

RAL Classic
·
Jotun

Where Olive yellow belongs to RAL Classic's range, Humble Yellow is a Jotun color. Humble Yellow (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Olive yellow (LRV 29), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 22.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Olive yellow vs Humble Yellow Color Comparison

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Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

ΔE 22.4Distinct difference

Color Details

Olive yellow
RAL Classic · RAL 1020
Hex#A08F65
LRV29.4
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 1020
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Olive yellow
Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnesslight
View Humble Yellow

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