The Swedish word for yellow is gul. This warm and vibrant color appears often in nature, food, and art. Swedish has many beautiful ways to describe various shades and nuances of yellow.
Common Shades and Synonyms
gul – yellow (base color)
ljusgul – light yellow
mörkgul – dark yellow
citron – lemon (bright yellow)
guldgul – golden yellow
senapsgul – mustard yellow
honungsgul – honey yellow
solgul – sun yellow
sandgul – sand yellow
bärnsten – amber
banangul – banana yellow
vaxgul – wax yellow
Poetic and Descriptive Expressions
solfärgad – sun-colored
höstgul – autumn yellow
strålande – radiant / shining
gyllene – golden (can also imply warm yellow tones)
