Why Are Legal Pads Yellow?

The legal pad got its start in 1888, and it's still a best-seller at office supply stores. But why exactly did that yellow tint become popular?
The legal pad got its start in 1888, and it's still a best-seller at office supply stores. But why exactly did that yellow tint become popular?

Legal Pad, 5 x 8, 50 sheets per pad, Canary Yellow, 2 Pads Per Pack

Yellow Legal Pads 8.5 x 11 Writing Pads Yellow Note Pads 8.5 x 11 Perforated Wide Ruled Lined Notepads Pads of Paper 3 Pack Yellow Pads 30 Sheets Per Notebook

Pen + Gear Legal Pads, Canary Color Paper, 50 Sheets, Wide Ruled, 1 Count

Ampad Basic Perforated Writing Pads - Legal

Yellow A4 Refill Legal Pad Ruled Margin Punch Paper Note Pads Office Sheets

Custom Yellow Legal Pad, School Usage Cheap Writing Pads - China Custom Yellow Legal Pad, Legal Pads

Alitte Yellow Legal Notepads 8.5 x 11, Pack of 3 - Perforated Wide Ruled Writing Pad - Premium Thick Paper, No Ink Bleeding - Blank Legal Pads For Home, Office

A4 Legal Executive Refill Pad in Yellow - Pack of 5

Why Do Lawyers Use Legal Pads? - Blumberg Blog

Yellow Note Pads, 12 Pack Legal Pads 4x6 Inch, Notepad of Lined Paper, Perforated Notepads, Pocket Writing Pads for Grocery List Shopping List, Memo Pads Scratch Pads for Daily Planning

A4 Paper Notebook Legal Pads For Writing Note-taking Lined Yellow Tearable Paper Notepads Stationery Office School Supplies - AliExpress