The color amber comes from the natural material amber, which is a fossilized tree resin that has been valued for its appearance since the Stone Age:

Origin
The word "amber" was first used as a color name in 1500. It's a mix of yellow and orange, and is one of the three colors on traffic lights that means "wait".

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History
Amber has been used in jewelry, amulets, and decorative objects since ancient times. In ancient societies, amber was...