This hue is inspired by the soft, downy yellow of a baby duckling, a color that has long been associated with innocence and new life. The fluffy plumage of ducklings serves as temporary camouflage in grass and reeds, helping them stay hidden while they imprint and learn to follow their mother. Though most species lose this bright yellow down as they mature into more muted adult plumage, the tender shade endures in the cultural imagination. It has become a symbol of springtime, nurture, and the simple joy of watching new life take its first wobbly steps toward the water.