Daffodils are a near-universal reminder of spring (along with tulips). They come in a few different shades of yellow, and Daffodil Yellow aptly captures the shade of the most colorful daffodils out there. If you need to add something cheerful to a design or project, Daffodil Yellow is worth considering.

Traffic Yellow is somewhat similar to signal yellow in that it’s roughly the same shade of yellow you see on road signs and traffic lights. You may also see school buses in this color. Moccasin is a light peachy yellow shade that can be compared to papaya whip or peach but with more of a tan undertone. When considering colours that go with yellow, for terracotta you'll want to look on the deeper side. Ochre is a grown-up choice with a mellow quality when compared to its perkier, more youthful counterparts such as lemon, buttercup or canary. This on-trend hue is a harmonious accent across a variety of schemes from retro to ultra-modern. Aureolin is a stunningly bright yellow that looks a lot like the color of a canary. But despite its brightness, aureolin isn’t hard on the eyes. It has just a hint of warmth. It’s been around for a while, too. As a pigment, it was first made in 1848. Because the physical pigment is made from potassium cobaltinitrite, aureolin is sometimes referred to as “cobalt yellow.”Lemon chiffon is a light, airy yellow shade slightly warmer in tone than light yellow. It is reminiscent of the color of lemon chiffon cake or that of spun sugar. You already know that yellow appears to be the brightest of the colors on the spectrum of light. And Spectrum Yellow is certainly bright. It’s sunny yet rich, making it one of the more powerful examples of a yellow shade on the list. Safety yellow refers to the shade of yellow seen on warning signs, hazard signs and school busses. The shade was chosen because it is said to be one of the most noticeable colors the human mind detects rapidly. It is a dark golden or mustard type shade.

The enlivening power of yellow makes it a perfect choice for kitchens – helping to boost energy levels even on the dullest of mornings.This slightly-gold yellow is named after the durian, a fruit native to Southeast Asia. Durian has yellow flesh and is nutritious, but it’s notorious for having a pungent, bad odor. This color, though, is warm and slightly golden without crossing over into olive or bronze territory. This color certainly lives up to its name. Aesthetic Yellow is a perfectly balanced yellow shade that’s just a touch more demure than some of yellow’s louder hues. If tinted to become lighter, Aesthetic Yellow has a soft look that’s reminiscent of peaches and cream. Vivid Yellow is a hotter shade of yellow than most. As you can see below, the presence of red/magenta helps make it especially assertive. Mellow yellow refers to a light, buttery yellow with a somewhat tan hue. It is similar in color to royal yellow and laguna. Appropriately, Spanish Yellow is roughly the same yellow color of homes made in the traditional Spanish architectural style. It’s warm but not overly so, but it isn’t quite as deep as most earth tones.

Most of us don’t often think of yellow when we think of titanium. But this color is named after a yellow pigment of the same name. The pigment has an extremely high melting point of over 1000 degrees Celsius. This color is bold yet cheerful. This is another yellow shade that leans a little more toward brown. However, it is very similar to the yellowish patches found on camo gear. It’s a calm neutral that goes well with a pop of bright color.Much to my dismay, I was surprised to see that few paintings adequately, in my humble opinion, and effectively displayed how to paint sunshine. What is the Key to “How to Paint Sunshine?” Despite the name, this color is a little more brown than you’d typically notice on an egg yolk. However, it’s a warm neutral that works well in a variety of situations. This one is also from the Textile Cotton eXtended list from Pantone. Hunyadi yellow is a deep golden brown yellow named after John Hunyadi, a 15th century Hungarian military officer. This yellow shade is found in the Hunyadi family coat of arms. It’s hard to tell which specific mineral this shade of yellow is named after, but it’s tinged with an earthy orangeness that gives it a rustic look. If you like earth-tone neutrals, Mineral Yellow is a color worth considering.