Blassgelbe

Blassgelbe is a descriptive color term in German that denotes a pale, subdued shade of yellow. The term combines blass meaning pale with gelb meaning yellow, and is commonly used in German-language color descriptions, design palettes, and fashion discussions to differentiate a soft yellow from more saturated yellows.

As an attributive adjective, its feminine form is blassgelbe (die blassgelbe Farbe). It is often contrasted with kräftiges Gelb or leuchtendes Gelb and is related to other pale or pastel yellows such as Pastellgelb or Hellgelb.

Color values: There is no single standard named blassgelb in major color systems; it corresponds roughly to light, low-saturation yellows. In digital representations, examples of pale-yellow ranges include hex codes around #FFFFE0 (Light Yellow) and #FFFACD (Lemon Chiffon), or an HSL around hue 60–65°, saturation 20–40%, lightness 85–95%. Actual appearance depends on monitor and lighting conditions.

Usage: In design and branding, blassgelbe tones convey softness, warmth, and approachability; they are used in interiors to create airy spaces and in fashion for gentle garments. When using pale yellows, readability should be considered for text contrasts, and pairings with neutrals such as gray, navy, or black are common.