golden yellow

noun

1

: a variable color averaging a vivid yellow that is redder and duller than average buttercup or goldenrod (see goldenrod sense 2a)

2

: a moderate to strong orange yellow that is very slightly yellower and stronger than Indian yellow and very slightly yellower and paler than Dutch orange

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