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About Yellow

Yellow is the brightest color we can see. It's the color of sunshine, lemons, and happy faces. Our eyes notice yellow before any other color, which is why taxis and school buses use it.

History

Yellow pigment was one of the first paints ever made. Ancient Egyptians painted their gods with yellow to show they were eternal like the sun. In the Middle Ages, yellow sometimes meant outsiders, but in Asia it meant royalty.

Psychology

Yellow lifts your mood and makes you feel hopeful. It boosts creativity and helps you think clearly. But too much bright yellow can cause anxiety. Soft yellows feel cozy, while bright yellows demand attention.

Use Cases

Yellow is perfect for warning signs and sticky notes. Fast food chains mix yellow with red to make you hungry and hurry. Highlighters are yellow because your brain remembers yellow text better. It's great for kids' products too.

Modern Times

Snapchat, IKEA, and Best Buy all chose yellow to stand out. Yellow emojis became the universal way to show feelings online. Post-it notes changed how offices work. Yellow taxis are being replaced by apps, but the color still means 'available'.

Color Values

RGB

255, 255, 0

HSL

60°, 100%, 50%

CMYK

0.00, 0.00, 1.00, 0.00

Luminance

0.928

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