yellowishbrown

Yellowish brown is a color on the warm side of the spectrum, blending yellow with brown to produce an earthy, muted hue. It is often described as a light brown with a yellow undertone or as an ochre-tinted brown. In color models, yellowish brown can be created by mixing red and green to form a brown base and then shifting the hue toward yellow. In digital art, it commonly appears as a mid-tone brown with a noticeable yellowish tint, though exact appearance varies with lighting and display gamma. Because designers treat it as a family of shades rather than a single fixed value, there is no universally standardized hex or Pantone code for yellowish brown.

Natural occurrences of yellowish brown can be observed in weathered wood, dried leaves, straw, certain soils, and some animal furs ranging from beige to light tawny. In branding and interior design, the color is associated with warmth, stability, rustic charm, and a natural or vintage aesthetic. It sits between pure yellow and deeper browns, and it overlaps with related colors such as ochre, khaki, tan, and camel depending on saturation and lightness.

Common applications include fashion palettes for autumn, product design emphasizing natural or organic qualities, and painting as a warm neutral tone. Perception of yellowish brown can shift with lighting, context, and individual color vision, reinforcing its role as an earth tone that communicates warmth and practicality.