ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Shades of yellow

Okay kiddo, have you ever looked up at the sun and seen how bright it is? That's a very bright and intense yellow color. But did you know that there are many different shades of yellow? Some are brighter, some are softer, and some even look like they have a little bit of brown mixed in.

Think about a lemon. That's a really bright and almost neon yellow. But a banana is a softer, more muted shade of yellow. And then there are things like corn or butter, which have a slightly more orange-y color to them.

Sometimes, yellow can also be mixed with other colors to create new shades. For example, if you mix a little bit of green with yellow, you can get a chartreuse color. Or if you mix some red and yellow together, you get an orange color.

Different shades of yellow can make us feel different things too. Bright yellows can make us feel happy and energetic, while softer yellows can make us feel calm and relaxed. So next time you see something yellow, take a closer look and see if you can spot any differences in the shade!