yelloworange

Yelloworange is a color category describing hues that lie between yellow and orange on the visible spectrum. It encompasses a range of tones, from pale, honey-like yellows to vivid, sunset oranges. Because it sits between two standard color names, there is no single universal definition, and the exact shade is typically described as yellow-orange, orange-yellow, or yelloworange in palettes and design guides.

In color science, yelloworange is near 40–50 degrees in the hue dimension of HSL and HSV color models, with high saturation and moderate to high lightness. Actual appearances vary with illumination, pigment, and medium (screen, print, or paint).

In digital and print contexts, "yelloworange" is not a fixed CSS color keyword; designers usually select a representative hex or RGB value to fit a palette. The term is primarily descriptive rather than a standardized color name.

Common contexts include branding, sports team colors, and safety palettes where high visibility is desired without the intensity of pure orange. In nature, yelloworange tones appear in marigold petals, mango flesh, certain autumn leaves, and sunsets.

Perception and contrast: yelloworange can harmonize with blues and purples for contrast; when paired with white or black, readability and legibility depend on saturation and lightness.

Etymology and related colors: the term blends yellow and orange. Related colors include yellow, orange, amber, goldenrod, mango, and saffron.