what colour should your urine be

The ideal or normal urine color should be a pale yellow to light yellow. This color indicates proper hydration and the presence of the natural pigment urochrome, which results from the breakdown of hemoglobin in the body. The exact yellow shade can vary depending on the amount of water a person drinks—the more hydrated, the clearer and lighter the urine appears. Clear urine might suggest very high water intake, while darker yellow or amber could indicate mild dehydration. Urine colors outside this normal range (such as red, blue, green, orange, dark brown, or cloudy) may be due to foods, medications, or underlying health issues and sometimes warrant medical attention.