A shade of yellow formerly reserved for articles used by the Chinese imperial court; the pigment that produces this colour; an article, especially of clothing or porcelain, of this colour.
adjective
Of this shade or colour.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Barrow.
Definition of imperial yellow in US English:
imperial yellow
noun
A shade of yellow formerly reserved for articles used by the Chinese imperial court; the pigment that produces this colour; an article, especially of clothing or porcelain, of this colour.
adjective
Of this shade or colour.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Barrow.