The yellow colour: A symbol of joy and hope
COLORPEDIA • 05 September 2024
Vivid and bright, it boosts creativity and energy of any space
Yellow is among the first colours used by humans for painting and arts, through the use of natural pigments such as ochre yellow from fire or plants. In Ancient Egypt they linked yellow with deity and life; in Rome, it was considered a symbol of wealth and prominent social status. In the Middle Ages, the use of yellow was restrained, as it was linked to treason and evil. Later, yellow returned as a colour symbolizing joy and hope and at the same time stimulated inspiration and creativity.