Yellow is a bright warm color that makes us feel happy, optimistic, and positive! There are hundreds of shades of yellow that you can see in nature every day – from flowers to fruits to sunsets, you really can’t deny the positive effect that yellow can have on people!
Just like red and orange, yellow is a warm color used to grab attention and convey a sense of enthusiasm, positivity, and energy.
Fun fact! Ever wondered why post-it notes are yellow? It is no coincidence! Researchers have found that yellow boosts people’s memories! It’s no surprise then that the company, Post-it, not only uses yellow in their logo and branding but also in their products. Clever!
In this article, we will look at some of the most popular yellow color names and their corresponding yellow hex codes and yellow RGB values which you can use when looking for color palette inspiration. Whether you are looking for a pale yellow, a dark yellow color, or a bold sunflower yellow we’ve got you covered with over 55 different shades of yellow to choose from!
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True Yellow Color Swatch
The brightest and most intense shade of yellow is known as true yellow. True yellow is created when red and green are fully saturated while there is no blue at all. This is what true yellow looks like:
True Yellow
Yellow Hex Code: #FFFF00
Yellow RGB Code: RGB(255, 255, 0)
Yellow Hex Code Chart With Yellow Color Names & RGB Values
While true yellow is made up of only red and green, when you change the amount of each color and even have a little bit of blue you change the shade of yellow that is created. Here is a color chart of some of the most popular yellow colors that you can use.
| YELLOW COLOR NAME | YELLOW HEX CODE | YELLOW RGB CODE |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Yellow | #737000 | rgb(115, 112, 0) |
| Camouflage Yellow | #978942 | rgb(151, 137, 66) |
| Olive Yellow | #9D8F65 | rgb(157, 143, 101) |
| Ochre Yellow | #B5904B | rgb(181, 144, 75) |
| Dijon | #C49102 | rgb(196, 145, 2) |
| Satin Sheen Gold | #CBA135 | rgb(203, 161, 53) |
| Lemon Curry | #CCA01D | rgb(204, 160, 29) |
| Old Yellow | #C8AF55 | rgb(200, 175, 85) |
| Trombone | #D2B55B | rgb(210, 181, 91) |
| Hazelnut | #BDA55D | rgb(189, 165, 93) |
| Fawn | #C8A951 | rgb(200. 169. 81) |
| Granola | #D6B85A | rgb(214, 184, 90) |
| Biscotti | #E3C565 | rgb(227, 197, 101) |
| Sandcastle | #DAC17C | rgb(218, 193, 124) |
| Oat | #DFC98A | rgb(223, 201, 138) |
| Hazel Wood | #C9BB8E | rgb(201, 187. 142) |
| Tan | #E6DBAC | rgb(230, 219, 172) |
| Sand Dollar | #EDE8BA | rgb(237, 232, 186) |
| Oyster | #DCD7A0 | rgb(220, 215, 160) |
| Dusty Yellow | #D4CC9A | rgb(212, 204, 154) |
| Parmesan | #FDE992 | rgb(253, 233, 146) |
| Macaroon | #F9E076 | rgb(249, 224, 118) |
| Egg Nog | #FAE29C | rgb(250, 226, 156) |
| Beige | #EEDC9A | rgb(238, 220, 154 |
| Buttermilk | #FDEFB2 | rgb(253, 239, 178) |
| Yellow Orange | #D56F00 | rgb(213, 111, 0) |
| Mineral Yellow | #D39C43 | rgb(211, 156, 67) |
| Maize Yellow | #DB9100 | rgb(219, 145, 0) |
| Broom Yellow | #DBA400 | rgb(219, 164, 0) |
| Goldenrod | #DAA520 | rgb(218, 165, 32) |
| Vintage Yellow | #CBA92B | rgb(203, 169, 43) |
| Dark Yellow | #D5B60A | rgb(213, 182, 10) |
| Yellow Jasmine | #CEB00D | rgb(206, 176, 13) |
| Dull Yellow | #DECA57 | rgb(222, 202, 87) |
| Muted Yellow | #E0D268 | rgb(224, 210, 104) |
| Pale Lime Yellow | #DFE69F | rgb(223, 230, 159) |
| Pale Goldenrod | #EEE8AA | rgb(238, 232, 170) |
| Pale Yellow | #FFFFA7 | rgb(255, 255, 167) |
| Very Pale Yellow | #FFFFBF | rgb(255, 255, 191) |
| Cream | #FFFFCC | rgb(255, 255, 204) |
| Light Yellow | #FFFFE0 | rgb(255, 255, 224) |
| Tender Yellow | #EDEEB7 | rgb(237, 238, 183) |
| Faded Yellow | #ECE3A1 | rgb(236, 227, 161) |
| Flax | #EEDC82 | rgb(238, 220, 130) |
| Matte Yellow | #EDD94C | rgb(237, 217, 76) |
| Sandstorm | #ECD540 | rgb(236, 213, 64) |
| Titanium Yellow | #EEE600 | rgb(238, 230, 0) |
| Yellow | #FFFF00 | rgb(255, 255, 0) |
| Sunshine Yellow | #FFFD37 | rgb(255, 253, 55) |
| Unmellow Yellow | #FFFF66 | rgb(255, 255, 102) |
| Pastel Yellow | #FFFE71 | rgb(255, 254, 113) |
| Butter | #FFFD74 | rgb(255, 253, 116) |
| Sunflower | #FFDA03 | rgb(255, 218, 3) |
| British Yellow | #EDC001 | rgb(237, 192, 1) |
| Colza Yellow | #EEB700 | rgb(238, 183, 0) |
| Tangerine Yellow | #FFCC00 | rgb(255, 204, 0) |
| Gold | #FFD700 | rgb(255, 215, 0) |
| Banana | #FFE135 | rgb(255, 225, 53) |
| Safety Yellow | #EED202 | rgb(238, 210, 2) |
| Earth Yellow | #E1A95F | rgb(225, 169, 95) |
| Deep Napoli Yellow | #FFCF99 | rgb(255, 207, 153) |
| Fluorescent Yellow | #CCFF00 | rgb(204, 255, 0) |
| Neon Yellow | #CFFF04 | rgb(207, 255, 4) |
| Chartreuse | #DFFF00 | rgb(223, 255, 0) |
Yellow Hex Codes
Hex codes are six-digit codes that represent different colors depending on the amount of red, green, and blue they contain. All hex codes start with the hashtag symbol followed by six characters that represent the intensity of the red, green, and blue in that color – Zero represents no color while the letter F tells us that the color is fully saturated.
Hex color codes are displayed in the following format: #RRGGBB
Changing the values for red, green, and blue will change the color.
The hex code for yellow is #FFFF00.
Yellow is a combination of the red hex code (#FF0000) and the green hex code (#00FF00) and from the yellow hex code above you can see that to create yellow the red and green values are fully saturated. Yellow contains no blue hence the zero hex values for blue in the yellow hex code.
Yellow RGB Codes
RGB color codes are similar to Hex codes in that they also represent colors by using values for the intensity of red, green, and blue in a color. RGB values start at 0 (no color) and end at 255 (fully saturated color).
The Yellow RGB code is RGB(255, 255, 0)
Learn More About The Color Yellow!
If you would like to learn more about yellow and all the different ways in which you can use this gorgeous uplifting color then don’t forget to check out the following resources!
- The Definitive Chartreuse Color Guide!
- Blue And Yellow Color Palettes
- Green And Yellow Color Palettes
- Orange Color Palettes
- Color Palette Library
Final Thoughts
Yellow is an awesome color to use if you want to convey a sense of fun energy and optimism in your journaling. Whether you’re looking for a dark yellow hex code or a neon yellow RGB code there are many different shades of yellow to choose from so you are sure to find a yellow color that suits your personality!
