RAL 1028 Melon Yellow

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F4A900?

RGB(244, 169, 0), HSL(41.6, 100.0%, 47.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 30.7%, 100.0%, 4.3%).

Q: Does #F4A900 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.0:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#F4A900

RAL color

RAL 1028 Melon Yellow (#F4A900) is a vivid, warm amber-orange-yellow from the RAL Classic system named after the ripe golden flesh of melon. This bright, fruit-like yellow has the warm sweetness of cantaloupe and honey melon, used in fresh food market branding, fruit packaging, and summer-themed design work.

Color Values

HEX

#F4A900

RGB

244, 169, 0

HSL

41.6, 100.0%, 47.8%

HSV

41.6, 100.0%, 95.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.7%, 100.0%, 4.3%

OKLCH

0.7872 0.1648 76.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 1028 Melon Yellow

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.