Meaning & use
pale yellow
A light, faint shade of yellow, closer to cream or straw than to bright yellow.
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The nursery walls were painted a soft, pale yellow to keep the room bright but calm.
Morning light turned the curtains a pale yellow as the sun rose over the hills.
A note on using this word
Often describes delicate or muted tones, such as in flowers or early sunlight, rather than bold, saturated yellow.
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