2009: The year of yellow

Say hello to not-so-mellow yellow for the new year

By Rebecca Ford, Special to Metromix

Think about it: smiley faces, sunshine and baby chicks—all yellow. And when have you ever seen an unhappy smiley face?

Leading color manufacturers say the sunny hue is making a comeback in 2009, so we’ve gathered up some of the best and brightest yellows out there to make your new year a little warmer and fuzzier. And definitely yellower.