What Does It Mean When Your Urine Is Yellow

Pee that s a pale yellow or clear is highly diluted which indicates you re very hydrated.

If your urine takes on a dark yellow color it may be your body s way of telling you to drink more water. Dark yellow pee is the result of very little dilution of urochrome which indicates that you re dehydrated. Many over the counter and prescription medications give urine vivid tones such as red yellow or greenish blue. For instance deep red to brown urine is an identifying characteristic of porphyria a rare inherited disorder of red blood cells.

An unusual urine color can be a sign of disease. Bright yellow urine is a sign of excess b vitamins in the body including b 2 and b 12 although this condition is harmless.