Lemon glacier
A fluorescent yellow-green shade released by Crayola in 2009
Lemon glacier is a very bright, fluorescent colour that appears just slightly greenish to the eye. It was introduced by Crayola in 2009 as part of their extreme twistable crayons, and is known for its intense, almost neon yellow look.
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- Lemon glacier is a fluorescent colour
- It was released by Crayola in 2009
- The colour looks just slightly greenish
- It is used in extreme twistable crayons
What colour is Lemon glacier?
Lemon glacier is a fluorescent colour that stands out for its intense brightness and a hint of green. To most people, it looks like a very bold yellow with just a trace of green, making it appear almost neon. Its vividness sets it apart from softer or more muted yellows, and it is especially eye-catching when used in art supplies or design.
Where does Lemon glacier come from?
The name 'lemon glacier' comes from its resemblance to the bright, zesty yellow of a lemon, with 'glacier' likely added to suggest its cool, striking quality. Crayola first released this shade in 2009 in their extreme twistable crayons, making it a relatively new addition to the world of named colours.
Where Lemon glacier is used
Lemon glacier is mainly seen in art materials, especially crayons. Crayola introduced it as part of their extreme twistable range, designed to offer bold, fluorescent options for drawing and colouring. Its high visibility and brightness make it popular for artwork that needs to stand out.
Yellow around the world
What the yellow family means from country to country.
The yellow disc of the Aboriginal flag is the sun, giver of life. The flag was designed by the Luritja artist Harold Thomas and first flown in Adelaide in 1971.
Sacred and holySource: Australian Aboriginal flagAt the gaye holud, held a day or two before a wedding, relatives rub turmeric paste on the bride and groom. Guests dress in yellow and orange.
Weddings and marriageFestival and celebrationJoySource: Gaye holudOn Pohela Falgun, the first day of spring, young women wear yellow and orange saris, a shade called basanti, with flowers in their hair.
Festival and celebrationNature and renewalJoySource: Pohela FalgunThe Flemish flag is a black lion on yellow, and the Walloon flag a red cockerel on yellow. The language communities are often shown by these colours.
Politics and protestPrideSource: Flag of FlandersThe flag is yellow, the colour of the Sultan. By custom, ordinary people did not wear yellow in the ruler's presence.
Royalty and powerPrideSource: Flag of BruneiThe national football team plays in a yellow shirt with green trim, the canarinho. It was chosen in a newspaper contest after the 1950 World Cup final was lost in white.
Festival and celebrationPrideJoySource: Brazil national football teamShades and relatives of Lemon glacier
Lemon glacier is closely related to other bright yellows and yellow-greens, but its slightly greenish tint and fluorescent quality set it apart. It is more vivid than standard lemon yellow and can be confused with other neon shades, but its unique balance of yellow and a touch of green makes it distinct.
Colours that go with Lemon glacier
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Questions people ask about Lemon glacier
What colour is lemon glacier?
Lemon glacier is a very bright, fluorescent yellow with a hint of green, making it appear almost neon to the eye.
Where does the name lemon glacier come from?
The name refers to its resemblance to the vivid yellow of a lemon, with 'glacier' added to suggest its cool, striking quality.
When was lemon glacier first introduced?
Crayola released lemon glacier in 2009 as part of their extreme twistable crayons.
What is lemon glacier used for?
It is mainly used in art, especially in crayons designed for bold, fluorescent colouring.
Good reading and sources
The facts on this page come from the Wikipedia article "Lemon (color)" (the section "Lemon glacier"), written by its contributors and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Rang rewrote the text in its own words, with AI assistance, and compares every page with the article to make sure no passage is copied. It may be reused under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence with a link back.
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