Yellow, which was first released on June 26, 2000 in the UK, is a track that put Coldplay on the map internationally. Now, 25 years later the British band takes the stage at Wembley Stadium for a record-breaking 10-day run, bringing with them a change in the landscape. To mark the occasion, Wembley Park enlisted Pantone for a large-scale public art installation on the Spanish Steps, a main pedestrian thoroughfare connecting Wembley Stadium to the OVO Arena. Experts at the Pantone Color Institute created YELLOW 25, drenching the 58 steps in specific shades of yellow by using the Pantone Matching System.YELLOW 25 a new art installation by Wembley Park x Pantone, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Coldplays hit song Yellow, released on 26 June 2000, ahead of the bands UK tour and record-breaking 10 nights at Wembley Stadium \\\ Photo: Ben Pipe / Wembley ParkPantone approached the project with more than just a surface-level color match. Every choice from the intensity of the shades to the depth and spacing between them was designed to echo the rhythm and flow of the music. The installation unfolds like the song itself, translating verses and melodies into a visual journey. The outcome feels understated yet expansive, drawing viewers in regardless of whether they recognize Coldplays Yellow or not.YELLOW 25 a new art installation by Wembley Park x Pantone, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Coldplays hit song Yellow, released on 26 June 2000, ahead of the bands UK tour and record-breaking 10 nights at Wembley Stadium \\\ Photo: Ben Pipe / Wembley ParkBeginning with pale, muted hues all the way to deeper, more golden tones, the yellows follow the songs progression. An iconic line from the song, And it was all yellow, emblazons the steps with a white background in the beginning, slowly building into various sunny shades up at the top. The tones deepen in intensity as the steps go on, an homage to the musical and emotional journey thats made the song such a hit.YELLOW 25 a new art installation by Wembley Park x Pantone, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Coldplays hit song Yellow, released on 26 June 2000, ahead of the bands UK tour and record-breaking 10 nights at Wembley Stadium \\\ Photo: Ben Pipe / Wembley ParkYellow is an expansive color of bright sun, lemons, and taxicabs. The first line of the song, Look at the stars/look how they shine for you, inviting the listener to consider the possibility of life. Allegedly, the song was written in just a night, the title derived from an errant Yellow Pages sitting on the studio floor. As park goers ascend the steps, each holds many vertices of the color within, much like music. With the whole stairs visible, the iconic Pantone chip-style graphics come into view.YELLOW 25 a new art installation by Wembley Park x Pantone, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Coldplays hit song Yellow, released on 26 June 2000, ahead of the bands UK tour and record-breaking 10 nights at Wembley Stadium \\\ Photo: Ben Pipe / Wembley ParkColor, just like music, is a very emotional form of communication. We were inspired to explore how sound and color can work together to express the feeling of Coldplays iconic Yellow, and how the emotional journey of the song could be visually represented through the steps at Wembley Park. It was a creative exercise that engaged all the senses and invited us to explore the songs emotion and lyrics in a new way. We hope fans and visitors will enjoy the installation and connect with the music and Coldplays legacy from a new colorful perspective, says Jane Boddy, Creative Director, Pantone Color Institute.YELLOW 25 a new art installation by Wembley Park x Pantone, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Coldplays hit song Yellow, released on 26 June 2000, ahead of the bands UK tour and record-breaking 10 nights at Wembley Stadium \\\ Photo: Ben Pipe / Wembley ParkThis isnt the first time the steps have undergone a transformation. Last year, British artist Frank Styles brought his fan-favorite Auras to celebrate Taylor Swifts Eras Tour.YELLOW 25 a new art installation by Wembley Park x Pantone, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Coldplays hit song Yellow, released on 26 June 2000, ahead of the bands UK tour and record-breaking 10 nights at Wembley Stadium \\\ Photo: Ben Pipe / Wembley ParkPantone has been the global color authority for decades, developing the Pantone Matching System to help with colorwork in a variety of industries. This system was utilized on the YELLOW 25 exhibition, working within Pantones framework to give each step its own hue. As we learn more about the power color holds in our lives, Pantones work becomes ever more important, teaching us to craft smarter, more respectful pieces in the future.Photo: Pantone Color InstituteTo learn more about the Pantones YELLOW 25 at Wembley Park, which is free to the public until September 30, 2025, please visit wembleypark.com. Photography by Ben Pipe / Wembley Park.