Grayishyellow

Grayishyellow is a nonstandard color descriptor used to describe a yellow hue that has been desaturated with gray, producing a muted, pale tone that sits between yellow and neutral gray. It is not a precise color in formal color systems, but it is commonly used to refer to yellows with low chroma or to hues resembling beige or buff with a yellow tint.

In practice, grayish yellow can be produced by mixing yellow with gray or by blending yellow with white and black to reduce saturation. In digital color models, such a shade typically appears with high lightness and low saturation in representations like HSL or HSV, resulting in a soft, subdued impression rather than a pure, bright yellow.

Common appearances include pale straw, old parchment, or weathered khaki—colors that carry a yellowish cast without intense brightness. The term is frequently used in interior design, fashion, and printing to describe a warm, neutral tone that reads as calm and versatile rather than garish.

Compared with related terms such as khaki, buff, or ecru, grayish yellow emphasizes the yellow component while acknowledging a gray undertone that tames brightness. The shade can shift toward greenish or grayish-brown depending on the amount of gray mixed in and the lighting conditions.

Because grayish yellow is not standardized, its exact shade varies by color system, manufacturer, and display. When precision is required, specific coordinates (such as RGB or CMYK values) should be provided.