Notes / November 11, 2026

Yellow on grey

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I really like this yellow. Especially against the grey of the interface. It almost looks illuminated from somewhere behind the screen. Maybe simultaneous contrast has something to do with it. I want to try it against other backgrounds and see how much of the colour belongs to its surroundings.

Milan Tanedjikov1 minute read
An isolated colour study: electric lemon-lime yellow fading into pale creamy yellow.

It stopped me scrolling. The ad was for advertising.

Words by Milan Tanedjikov

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