Urine can be yellow or orange if you're dehydrated or for other reasons. See a urine color chart and learn what causes different color urine.

Urine color generally ranges from pale yellow to deep amber. This coloring is mainly due to the pigment urochrome, also known as urobilin.

While it's normal for urine to range from pale yellow to deep amber, you may sometimes notice a sudden change such as bright yellow urine. What does this color of your urine indicate?

Bright yellow urine may be due to dehydration or consuming excessive amounts of B vitamins, ... Deep purple urine. A condition called porphyria causes urine to appear deep purple.