brassyellow

Brassyellow is a color descriptor used in design and digital media to denote a vivid yellow with warm, brass-like undertones. It is not a standardized name in major color systems, so its exact shade varies between palettes and applications. In digital color spaces, brassyellow is typically represented by saturated yellows with a subtle brown or metallic tint; approximate hex values used in some palettes include around #D4B000 to #E2C200, though actual values depend on device calibration and color management.

In color theory, brassyellow sits near yellow on the hue wheel, leaning toward gold due to the metallic undertone. It can be perceived as energetic and eye-catching, but can be challenging for text legibility on light backgrounds.

Applications: Brassyellow is commonly used as an accent color in branding, sports team palettes, product packaging, and user interface highlights where warmth and attention are desired. It pairs well with deep blues, navy, charcoal, and forest greens; for high contrast, pairing with dark indigo or near-black is effective. On lighter backgrounds, it may require a darker outline or complementary text color to maintain readability.

Variants: Some designers distinguish between brassyellow, brass-yellow, and golden-brassy tones, with lighter or more orange-tinted variants and darker, more bronze-tinged versions.

See also: brass, gold, canary, maize, yellow.