Nature's color palette is far more diverse than that though. For instance, did you know that there are orange cauliflower, purple carrots, yellow raspberries, blue corn, and yellow cherries? I don't know about you, but that makes me feel like I've been living a very sheltered existence. For starters, what are yellow cherries? Yellow cherries lend themselves easily to desserts, just like their red counterparts, in recipes for ice cream, cakes, pies, pastries and tarts.
But they can also be experimented with in savoury cooking. Try pairing them with herbs like basil, citrus, soft creamy cheeses like burrata, or even meat like pork and seafood like scallops. Black Cherries.
Laurent Rouvrais / Getty Images Slightly heart-shaped dark red sweet cherries are primarily grown on the West Coast. The "black" designation refers to the mahogany color of their flesh, only a few varieties have particularly dark skin. There are many varieties, the most well known of which is Bing, pictured above.
Lambert, Chelan, Sweetheart, and Tulare are other names to look. From the well-known Rainier cherry to the lesser-known Tulare cherry, we're covering 43 types of cherries in this guide to cherries. For the most part, the sweet cherry varieties referred to as 'yellow cherry' are actually red and yellow cherries.
The fruits typically have a cream or pale yellow skin that is blushed red, pink-red or orange-red. The extent of the blush of color depends on the variety, growing conditions and other factors. Cherry colors are colors inspired by cherries and cherry related things such as foods.
These include the bright reds, purples and pinks of cherry berries. Cherry colors also famously include the light pinks of cherry blossoms that are viewed as a harbinger of Spring. Don't get these cherries confused with Rainiers-although they look similar with their golden yellow and rosy red colors, one bite of this cherry (also known as Royal Ann Cherries) will reveal a super-tart flavor.
Despite the punchy tartness, these cherries are categorized as sweet cherries and they're often used to make maraschino cherries that you use for your favorite ice cream sundaes. Color: Light red to yellow with pink blush Often used in maraschino cherry production, Royal Ann cherries have a light sweetness that pairs well with the preservation process. Yellow to Light Red: Sweet cherries such as Rainier are celebrated for their strikingly light color, which contrasts beautifully with their sweetness.
Each variety brings its unique character and flavor, but what influences these colors? The Science of Cherry Coloration. Yellow-green (#CCFF00) is an intense color that can create a jarring and overwhelming contrast when paired with cherry. Peach (#FFD3AC) is a soft and gentle color that may get overwhelmed by cherry's saturation.