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Welcome to our list of things that are yellow!

In our list, we’ve included objects, animals, plants, places, food – anything and everything we could think of that’s yellow. We hope we’ve covered what you’re looking for in our list of things that are yellow!

Here’s a visual list of things that are yellow:

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Hopefully that visual list of yellow things was useful! Here’s a longer and more descriptive list of things that are yellow:

• Duckling: A baby duck with soft, downy yellow plumage.
• Lemon: A citrus fruit with a yellow rind. Used to flavour drinks, desserts and savoury food too.
• Pineapple: A tropical fruit with a spiky, rough skin. It’s juicy and tangy and heavily debated about whether or not it belongs on pizza.
• Raincoat: A jacket or coat made of waterproof material. While it comes in many different colours and patterns now, it was initially and most popularly available in yellow.
• Capsicum: Also known as bell pepper, sweet pepper, or simply pepper. Comes in green, red and yellow and it commonly used in salads and stir fries. Has a gently sweet taste.
• Mango: A juicy stone fruit used in salads, desserts, smoothies and juices.
• Pikachu: The most advertised Pokemon of the Pokemon franchise.
• Pasta: A food made from wheat flour dough. Can be coloured with spinach or beetroot, but is typically pale yellow if left plain.
• Lemon Curd: A dessert spread commonly used as a filling for tarts and pies.
• Marmalade: A preserve made from citrus fruit (both the juice and the peel) cooked with water and sugar. The most well-known kind is made with orange, but it can also be made from limes, lemons, mandarins, grapefruit and bergamot.
• Teletubby: The yellow protagonist from the British children’s tv show “Teletubbies”.
• Healing Bruise: The coloured marks that appear when capillaries are damaged and bleed internally.   
• Electrical Tape: Thick waterproof tape used to insulate electrical wires.
• Packing Tape: Cheap, thin tape commonly used to seal packing boxes.
• Safety Tape: Also known as barricade tape. Brightly coloured tape that is usually black and yellow or red and white. The bright colours grab attention.
• Yellow Light: Traffic lights have three colours: green for “go”, yellow for “prepare to stop” and red for “stop”.
• School Bus: A bus owned or leased by a school and used to transport children to and from school. Typically in yellow.
• High Vis: High visibility clothing is worn by people who work in fields where it’s dangerous for them to not be noticed by cars (like police, traffic, and construction).
• Saturn: The sixth planet from the sun, popularly known for its rings.
• Sun: The star in the middle of our Solar System.
• Citrine: A yellow variety of quartz that is commonly used in jewelry and tools.
• Yellow Sapphire: A type of corundum that is classed as a precious gemstone. Commonly used for expensive and heirloom jewelry.
• Nail Polish: Also known as nail varnish or nail enamel. A type of coloured lacquer used to decorate finger and toenails.
• Eyeshadow: A type of skin-safe pigment used to decorate eyelids.
• Apricot: A smallish stone fruit that ranges from yellow to orange. Commonly also eaten dried and candied.
• Glitter: Small reflective particles that usually come in different sizes and colours. Used for decoration and celebration, but have recently come under scrutiny for not being environmentally friendly.
• Confetti: Small pieces of multicoloured paper, typically cut in circles. Used for celebration and decoration.  
• Vanilla Cake: Vanilla cakes are typically light yellow in colour.
• Sponge Cake: A light, airy cake with plenty of air bubbles.
• Fries: Potatoes cut into strips and deep fried. Commonly served salted.
• Yellow Diamond: Diamonds are the most scratch-resistant gem and the most commonly used for engagement rings.
• Gold: A metal known for its stability and malleability. Commonly used for precious jewelry.
• Honeycomb: Wax cells that honey bees build to house their honey, pollen and larvae.
• Macaw: A type of New World parrot with blue wings and a yellow belly.
• Yellow Aphids: Small insects that suck sap from plants. They have amber bodies and black-tipped legs.
• Golden Retriever: A medium-large dog with the ability to fetch delicate things due to their soft mouth.
• Budgerigar: Also known as the common parakeet or shell parakeet. A small parrot that is usually multicoloured but can also be mostly yellow.
• Yellow Golden Pheasant: Also known as golden pheasant, Chinese pheasant and rainbow pheasant.
• Dandelion: A flower with a yellow head. Known for its seeds, which are fluffy, white and float on the wind when they’re blown away.
• Squash: A type of yellow-orange gourd.
• Trumpet: A golden brass instrument.
• Trombone: A long brass instrument with a slider mechanism rather than buttons.
• Tuba: The brass instrument with the lowest pitch.
• French Horn: Also known as just the horn. Mostly used in professional orchestras and concert bands.
• Saxophone: A woodwind instrument made of brass. Known for being played in jazz and blues.
• Golden Honeydew Melon: A sweet melon that is technically a type of berry. Dragonfruit: Also known as pitaya or pitahaya. Has either a pink or yellow rind and white flesh with small black seeds.
• White Asparagus: Asparagus that is covered up during the growing process, making it stay white.
• Lego Heads: Small plastic heads used for Lego figurines.
• Lemonade: A sweet and fizzy lemon-flavoured drink.
• Traffic Sign: Traffic signs are commonly yellow since they have to be brightly coloured and easily noticed.
• Yellow Watermelon: Watermelons can turn yellow as part of a natural mutation. They also have a more honey-like flavour than the red watermelons.
• #2 Pencil: The historical 2B pencil that used to come with a simple yellow barrel and red eraser tip.
• Smarties: Small chocolates coated with a colourful sugar shell.
• M&Ms: Same as Smarties, but a different brand.
• The Simpsons: A famous American animated sitcom where almost all of the characters have yellow skin.
• Emoji: A pictogram used in digital messages. Faces have historically been yellow but are now available in other colours.
• Construction Helmet: Sturdy plastic helmets
• Manila Envelope: A durable envelope typically used to store documents safely.  
• Rubber Duck: A waterproof yellow duck for bathtub play.
• Custard: A mildly sweet dessert made from a base of vanilla and sweetened milk. Can be eaten by itself or as a filling for cakes, pies and tarts.
• Lemon Cucumbers: A round yellow cucumber with a crispy texture and sweet taste.
• Fire: Oxidation of a fuel results in fire, which can look yellow, orange, red, light blue or light green.
• Golden Shield Lichen: A lichen that grows on tree bark and is usually found in places exposed to sun.
• Golden Trumpet Trees: A Brazilian tree that grows yellow flowers.  
• Pyrite: Also known as Fool’s Gold. A chemical with a metalllic lustre and light yellow colour.
• Hellebore:  A flowering plant which has many poisonous varieties.
• Bamboo: An evergreen flowering plant which is typically green on the outside and yellow on the inside.
• Topaz: A mineral and precious gem which ranges from light yellow to brown.
• Tofu: Also known as bean curd. A block of coagulated soy milk that can range from silken (extremely soft, doesn’t hold together very well) to extra firm.
• Jelly: A wobbly, translucent dessert or snack food. Typically eaten as a treat or for people who require soft foods (like people with sore throats).
• Blood Plasma: The part of blood cells that holds proteins and makes up about half of our total blood volume.
• Chickpeas: Also known as gram, garbanzo, garbanzo beans and Egyptian peas. Light yellow/beige legumes that are very high in protein and used in curries, lentils, and sauces like hummus.
• Yellow Pages: A telephone directory of businesses.
• Loquat: A shrub or tree that grows edible fruit and leaves that are used for tea.
• Buttercup: A small yellow flower.
• Grapefruit: A citrus fruit that has a rind that ranges from yellow to orange.
• Highlighter: Markers with fluorescent colours used to make organise written notes.
• Sponge: A cleaning tool that is squishy, porous, and typically bright yellow.
• Spongebob Squarepants: The main character and protagonist of the children’s show Spongebob Squarepants.
• Chick: A baby chicken with soft yellow down.
• Psyduck: A popular psychic Pokemon from the franchise Pokemon.
• Margarine: Plant-based spread used for bread and cooking.
• Tweety: The cartoon canary from the Looney Tunes franchise.
• Banana: A long edible fruit with a thick yellow skin.
• Cheese: A food that is commonly eaten as a spread or condiment to accompany other dishes. Typically made from milk (including soy, coconut, almond and cashew) and comes in many different strengths and textures.
• Bee: Insects with a famously black and yellow body. They are pollinators and make honey.
• Pollen: A yellow, powdery substance that comes from plants. Makes many people sneeze and gives them watery eyes.
• Autumn Leaves: During autumn, leaves wither and lose their colour, commonly turning shades of red, orange and yellow.
• Maize: Also known as corn. A cereal grain made up of many small yellow kernels attacched to a cob.
• Oil: A viscous liquid that doesn’t mix with water.
• Mustard: A yellow paste or sauce made from mustard plant seeds.
• Turmeric: A flowering plant that is ground up and used in cooking and also as a colourant.
• Jackfruit: A tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and a fleshy yellow interior.
• Lassi: A yoghurt drink that is flavoured with fruit (most commonly mango).
• Starfruit: Also known as carambola. A tropical fruit with the shape of a star when you cut into it.
• Butterfly: Flying insects known for their brightly coloured and patterned wings.
• Amber: Fossilized tree resin.
• Canary: A small bird in the Finch family.
• Buttered Popcorn: Corn kernels that are heated until they puff and expand. Commonly flavoured with butter and salt.
• Acacia: Also known as wattles. A type of tree native to Australia and Africa with small, yellow puff flowers.
• Goldenrod: A name that refers to a few different types of flowering plants that belong to the sunflower family.
• Banana Milkshake: A thick dessert drink flavoured with banana, ice cream and syrup.
• Mac and Cheese: A filling pasta dish that is covered with cheese and cooked in the oven, sometimes along with other herbs, spices and flavourings.
• Sunflower: A tall flower with a large yellow head.
• Starburst: Chewy candies that come in orange, pink, red and yellow.
• Gummy Bears: Chewy, jelly-like candy bears that come in a variety of colours.
• Jelly Beans: Chewy bean-shaped candies coated with a sugar shell.
• Yellow Tang: A saltwater fish with a fairly uniform, bright yellow colour. A very popular aquarium fish that lives in reefs if in the wild.
• Sulphur: A non-metallic chemical with a bright yellow colour. Known for its powerful smell.
• Polenta: Boiled cornmeal that can be served as a porridge, or formed into a loaf before being grilled, baked or fried.
• Golden Delicious Apples: A yellow apple that is cultivated in the US.
• Nashi Pears: A speckled yellow-brown pear cultivated in Asia. They have a very high water content and a grainy texture.
• Plantain: A type of banana that is eaten only after being cooked.
• Daffodil: A yellow flower with a cup-shaped corona surrounded by petals.
• Daisy: A simple yellow flower that is common in gardens and used for tea.
• Dahlia: A herbaceous flowering plant with many layers of petals.
• Tulip: Brightly coloured flowers with upturned, cup-shaped heads.
• Iris: A flowering plant with brightly coloured, curved flowers.
• Impatiens: Also known as jewelweed, touch-me-not, patience and snapweed. A tropical flower that can be pink or yellow.
• Daylily: A flower that is not actually a lily. They have brightly coloured, trumpet-shaped flowers.
• Marigold: A name that refers to a few different flowering plants.
• Rose: A flowering plant that is extremely popular during Valentine’s Day.
• Craspedia: Also known as Billy Buttons and woollyheads. Small pompom-like flowers atop sturdy stalks.
• Chrysanthemum: Also known as mumingtons and chrysanths. Flowering plants with many layers of narrow, curling petals. Comes in many different colours.
• Begonia: A flowering plant with glossy, dark green leaves, red stalks and coloured petals.   
• Taxi: A car service that will drive someone to their destination for a fee. Stereotypically bright yellow, an attention grabbing colour to help pedestrians spot them on the road.
• Yellow Kiwi: Also known as Chinese Gooseberry. A small, oval fruit with a furry brown skin. Their flesh is most commonly green or yellow.
• Golden Beets: Edible roots with large green leaves.
• Olive Oil: A liquid fat extracted from olives by pressing. Used in cooking but can also be eaten raw as a dressing. Also used in soaps and cosmetics.
• Yellow Figs: Figs with yellow flesh rather than the usual pinkish red. A pear-shaped fruit with purple skin and a very sweet, rich taste.
• Semolina Pudding: A creamy porridge-style pudding made with semolina cooked with milk or water. Commonly flavoured with fruit, cocoa, cinnamon or syrup.
• Summer Squash: Squashes that are harvested while not yet ripe.
• Passionfruit: A sour, tangy fruit with a thick purple rind, white pith and yellow pulp.
• Tea: A drink made from dried leaves, which can be enjoyed hot or cold.
• Yellow Tomatoes: Tomatoes that are a uniform yellow rather than orange-red. They’re a good source of iron, calcium, vitamin A and sulfur.
• Unripe Strawberries: Before strawberries turn red, they are yellow.  
• Blonde Hair: Also known as fair hair. The hair colour that results from having a low level of melanin.
• American Goldfinch: A small migratory bird. The male is a vivid yellow in the summer and changes to olive during winter.
• Banana Slug: Slugs native to North America that are generally banana yellow, but they can also be white, brown, tan or a shade of green.
• Seahorse: A small marine animal with a horselike head and neck, spiny skin and curled tail. They come in many different colours and patterns.
• Pansy: A hybrid plant with large, wide petals.
• Black-Eyed Susan: A North American flower that looks similar to a small sunflower with long petals.
• Azalea: Flowering shrubs that grow well in shade.
• Ranunculus: A category of flower that includes buttercups and spearworts. While buttercups are only yellow, ranunculus can come in many different colours, including yellow.
• Yarrow: A flowering plant that was used for medicinal purposes (to stop bleeding). Also known as thousand-leaf, devil’s nettle and nosebleed plant. Grows in small clusters.
• Golden Weaver: A finch with a short, thick beak. Has a bright yellow body with a black face, wings and tail.
• Golden Poison Dart Frog: A small frog with a yellow-orange body. Feeds on crickets, ants, beetles and termites.
• Orange-Barred Sulphur Butterfly: Butterflies with opaque yellow wings.
• Eyelash Viper: A venomous viper that lives in South and Central America. It’s known for its vivid yellow body and scales above the eyes that look like eyelashes.

We hope this list of yellow things was useful and that you found what you needed!

We did our best to cover all of the varied types of yellow with our visual gallery of yellow things and descriptive list. But if you feel there’s something we missed, please feel free to let us know and leave a comment.

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