Gelbgrün

GelbGrün, meaning yellow-green in German, is a term used in two main senses. Primarily, it denotes the color combination of yellow and green and is used in design, branding, and fashion to evoke notions of nature, energy, or innovation. It also functions as a political shorthand in German-speaking countries to describe a possible or actual coalition between the Free Democratic Party (FDP), typically associated with the color yellow, and the Greens (Die Grünen), associated with green.

In political discourse, GelbGrün describes policy alignments that blend liberal, market-oriented positions with environmental and progressive priorities. The term appears in media coverage and political analysis when analysts discuss cooperation between the two parties at federal, state, or local levels, or when parties negotiate joint programs. It is often contrasted with other color-coalition labels such as Schwarz-Gelb (black-yellow), Rot-Grün (red-green), or Rot-Rot-Grün (red-red-green).

The concept has appeared in German-speaking politics since the late 20th century as FDP and Greens sometimes seek common ground, especially on topics like tax policy, deregulation, climate action, and innovation policy. The label GelbGrün does not denote a fixed, permanent alliance; rather, it describes the pairing of parties and agendas in a particular election cycle or government formation.

Outside politics, GelbGrün is used to describe a color pairing in visual identity, marketing, and art. The combination is often associated with vitality, optimism, and ecological awareness.