Sun yellow vs Tranquil Dawn

RAL Classic
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Dulux

Where Sun yellow belongs to RAL Classic's range, Tranquil Dawn is a Dulux color. Tranquil Dawn (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Sun yellow (LRV 41), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 77.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Sun yellow vs Tranquil Dawn 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 77.1Very different colors

Color Details

Sun yellow
RAL Classic · RAL 1037
Hex#F09200
LRV40.6
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 1037
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessmedium
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