butter yellow

plural butter yellows · alternative butter-yellow

1. countableuncountableA light, soft yellow colour.

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   The year’s defining color is hiding in plain sight. Butter yellow (yes, the pastel between canary and beige) has been on the rise for the past few years, and we’ve seen it splashed across enough recent runways and style influencers to finally make a call: The soft, silky shade is about to go supernova.

   2024 February 22, Jake Henry Smith, “Butter Yellow Will Be Everywhere This Year—Here’s How to Style It”, in Glamour

2. countableuncountablechemistryAn azo dye with the formula C₆H₅N₂C₆H₄N(CH₃)₂, used as a food additive in butter and margarine before its toxicity was recognized.

   Synonyms: methyl yellow

comparative more butter yellow · superlative most butter yellow · alternative butter-yellow

1. Having a light, soft yellow colour.

   Don’t be afraid to invest in a cute spring dress, a high-end bag, or a pair of loafers; the shade isn’t going away anytime soon. Shop some of our favorite butter yellow pieces (for every season, mind you) below.

   2024 February 22, Jake Henry Smith, “Butter Yellow Will Be Everywhere This Year—Here’s How to Style It”, in Glamour