RAL 1032 Broom Yellow

#D6AE01

RAL color

RAL 1032 Broom Yellow (#D6AE01) is a warm, moderately deep amber-yellow from the RAL Classic system named after the broom plant (Cytisus scoparius), whose bright yellow flowers blanket European hillsides in spring. This saturated but not garish yellow is used in decorative signage, spring-themed marketing, and European architectural accents.

Color Values

HEX

#D6AE01

RGB

214, 174, 1

HSL

48.7, 99.1%, 42.2%

HSV

48.7, 99.5%, 83.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 18.7%, 99.5%, 16.1%

OKLCH

0.7645 0.1563 92.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #D6AE01;
color: #D6AE01;
border-color: #D6AE01;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 500 #EAB308

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.91:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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