Forsythia
Forsythia (#FFD72F) is a true amber with a warm character. It leans warm, pulling light toward red, orange, and yellow. Naturally inviting, it suits editorial and hospitality contexts. Its HSL profile (48°, 100%, 59%) places it in the highly saturated band at a mid lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary blue. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel. The first yellow of late winter — Forsythia blooms on bare wood before leaves arrive, announcing spring across temperate gardens. Named for Scottish botanist William Forsyth, royal gardener at Kensington Palace.