Sunflower

Sunflower looks like a sunny sticker that's been stuck on a slightly warm surface. It's bright, but not sharp like a school-bus flash, and it doesn't drift orange the way Orangina does. Compared to Mikado Yellow's firm gold core, Sunflower feels a touch lighter and more open, with a smoother, more lemon-tilted undertone.

I use it when I want noticeable energy without the squeeze. Think restaurant promos, retail category headers, and e-commerce hero cards where you need quick legibility against soft grays and whites, but you don't want the cautionary vibe Citrus Splash can take on in cooler layouts. It also plays well in wellness and lifestyle onboarding screens, especially when you want the UI to feel upbeat rather than urgent. The one you reach for when brand elements need to pop next to natural wood, light denim, and muted greens.

Quirk: because it's lighter than the deeper golds, it can lose punch on very warm creams. If that's your background, pair it with charcoal or a clean cool white to keep the edges crisp.