Sunglow

Sunglow (#FFCF48) is a warm, vivid golden-yellow in the Crayola palette, capturing the brilliant amber-yellow of sunlight filtered through a warm summer haze. The name evokes the gentle, suffusing warmth of sun on the horizon, brighter and more orange-tinted than pure lemon yellow. In illustration it is ideal for sunsets, warm light effects, and optimistic, energy-filled palettes where yellow must read as both bright and warm.

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.