The colour sunshine yellow is a bright, vibrant shade that symbolises joy, energy and optimism. Primarily associated with bright sunshine, it is often used in situations where attention needs to be drawn or positive emotions conveyed. Sunshine yellow is a pure and intense colour that easily catches the eye, making it an ideal choice for marketing materials, logos or anything where visibility is important.
According to colour psychology, the colour sunshine promotes mental clarity, stimulates the brain and improves self-confidence. However, excessive use can cause irritability, so it is important to use it in harmony with other colours. Sunshine yellow works well with natural tones such as white or grey to create balance and harmony in the environment. When used, care should be taken to ensure that it does not become dominant, but rather complements and enlivens other colours.
RGB and HEX colour codes for sunshine yellow
The RGB values for the sunshine colour are (255, 223, 0). The HEX colour code is #FFDF00.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#FFD700 |
| RGB |
rgb(255, 215, 0) |
| HSL |
hsl(51, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(51, 100%, 100%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 0%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#0028FF |
| Complementary colour |
#00D7FF |
Dark and light shades of sunshine yellow
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Dark shades
Light shades
Sunshine complementary colour palettes
Sunshine yellow is a vibrant and warm colour that often conveys optimism and energy. Here I present seven different colour palettes that complement sunshine well, including complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of sunshine yellow?
Sunshine yellow is a bright and warm shade of yellow, reminiscent of sunshine. This colour is usually found between yellow and orange and is often used to create a cheerful and energetic mood.
What makes the colour sunshine yellow?
The colour of sunshine depends on a number of factors, including the wavelength of the light, the composition of the pigments and dyes, and the lighting conditions. Sunshine yellow colour is mostly determined by the yellow region of the light spectrum, which is in the wavelength range of approximately 570-590 nanometres. For pigments and dyes, the chemical composition determines the hue, while ambient lighting conditions can affect the perception of colour. These factors combine to determine the exact appearance of the sunshine colour.
How is it possible to mix the sunny yellow colour?
The most commonly used colours to achieve a sunny yellow colour are yellow and a small amount of orange. Start with yellow (e.g. lemon yellow base colour), add a little orange and mix thoroughly. It is important to add the orange little by little until you have the desired shade of sunshine yellow. If you add too much orange, the colour will be more orangey, so stop as soon as the right proportion is achieved.
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