About New York Yellow Cab (1907)
The New York yellow cab is one of the most recognizable pieces of urban design on Earth. John D. Hertz chose the color in 1907 after a University of Chicago study proved yellow was the most visible hue at distance — and the city has never let go. This system channels that saturated taxi yellow as a full-bleed page color, paired with black stencil type and checker-stripe accents that evoke medallion numbers, roof signs, and the brisk transactional energy of hailing a cab on Fifth Avenue.
- Origin
- New York City, United States
- Era
- 1907 founded (Chicago); NYC adoption 1909+; TLC formalized 1937; continuous through 2024
- Key figures
- John D. Hertz · Morris Markin · NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission
- Movements
- American urban transit branding · taxi-industry regulation aesthetic · Checker Cab design heritage
New York Yellow Cab (1907) design spec
Colors
Typography
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