chromeyellow

Chromeyellow is a color term used to describe a bright, highly saturated yellow with elevated chroma. It is not tied to a single standardized color space, so its specific shade can differ across materials and media. In design and branding, chromeyellow evokes visibility and energy and is commonly paired with dark or neutral tones to maximize contrast.

Historically, pigments marketed as chrome yellow referred to lead chromate compounds (PbCrO4) introduced in the 19th century. They produced a vivid warm yellow but were later found to be toxic and reactive, leading to tighter safety controls and the development of alternative pigments that approximated the same hue.

In digital contexts, chromeyellow lacks a fixed numeric specification; between devices it may render anywhere from a warm gold to a pure, high-saturation lemon yellow. Designers might use approximate values in sRGB or rely on brand color libraries; common equivalents can range near bright yellows such as roughly RGB around 255, 215, 0, though exact values vary by profile.

Applications include artwork, signage, web design, and print where high visibility is desired. Because the term is non-standard, it is important to specify exact color references (for example, a Pantone or CMYK value or an sRGB hex code) when precise replication is required.

See also Chrome yellow, Cadmium yellow, Yellow pigment, Color saturation, Brightness.