Colors and Shapes - Shades of Yellow

Read this lesson to learn the names of different shades of yellow in English, such as "canary", "citron", and "brass".

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Colors and Shapes
yellow [adjective]

having the color of lemons or the sun

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amber [adjective]

having a yellowish-brown color

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buff [adjective]

having the pale yellowish-beige color characteristic of buff leather

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canary [adjective]

of a bright and vibrant shade of yellow, reminiscent of the vivid plumage of a canary bird

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citron [adjective]

having a vibrant, yellow-green color reminiscent of the color of the citron fruit

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citrine [adjective]

of a yellowish-orange gemstone color that is often associated with the color of the gemstone citrine

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xanthous [adjective]

of a yellow or yellowish color, akin to the vibrant shades found in ripe lemons or sunflowers

Ex: She wore a xanthous sundress for a lively and summery look .
gold [adjective]

having a deep yellow color or the color of gold

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maize [adjective]

characterized by a light yellowish color, reminiscent of the shade of corn kernels, often described as a pale golden tone

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mustard [adjective]

having a dull, dark yellow color

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straw [adjective]

of a light, pale yellow color resembling the hue of dried straw, often characterized by a muted and natural tone

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sunglow [adjective]

of a bright, sunny yellow color that resembles the vibrant hue of the sun

Ex: The artist used sunglow tones to capture the golden hour in the painting .
banana mania [adjective]

characterized by a pale yellow color that resembles the hue of ripe bananas

Ex: The kitchen towels were a bright banana mania color , adding a pop of fun to the décor .
golden yellow [adjective]

of a vibrant and warm hue that resembles the color of pure gold

Ex: The golden yellow leaves rustled in the autumn breeze , covering the ground .
jasmine [adjective]

having a soft, delicate, and pale yellow color reminiscent of the fragrant flowers of the jasmine plant

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key lime [adjective]

of a bright and zesty green color resembling the vibrant color of the tropical lime fruit

Ex: The artist used key lime hues to capture the vibrancy of a citrus orchard in the painting .
goldenrod [adjective]

having a warm, yellow-orange color resembling the hue of the flowering goldenrod plant

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laser lemon [adjective]

of a bright, vivid yellow-green color that is often used to represent a vibrant and energetic aesthetic

Ex: The school supplies , like notebooks and pens , featured laser lemon details .
mango [adjective]

having a warm, rich, and vibrant orange-yellow color reminiscent of the ripe fruit it is named after

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brass [adjective]

having a metallic yellowish-brown color resembling the alloy of copper and zinc

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desert sand [adjective]

having a pale, light brown color that resembles the color of sand found in desert landscapes

Ex: She chose a desert sand scarf to complement her outfit on the breezy day .
crimson-yellow [adjective]

characterized by a vivid and warm color that combines the deep red tones of crimson with the bright and lively tones of yellow

Ex: She chose a crimson-yellow scarf to add a pop of color to her outfit .
gamboge [adjective]

of a rich and deep yellow-orange color, resembling the vibrant tones found in the resin extracted from certain trees

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woodbine [adjective]

having a yellowish-green color, resembling the color of the leaves of the honeysuckle plant, often associated with growth, harmony, and vitality

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lemon [adjective]

having a bright yellow color like the lemon fruit

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