what color is venus

Venus appears to have a light yellowish appearance, with a pearly white color and a slight yellowish tinge when viewed through an optical telescope. The planets surface is mostly obscured by thick clouds, but based on color photographs sent back from a 1982 Soviet lander, the surface is thought to be a stark reddish brown, possibly due to the leftover remainders of volcanic actions during the planets creation. The clouds on Venus are mostly sulfuric acid, which is highly reflective, giving the planet its white appearance. The true color of Venus is difficult to determine because its atmosphere filters out blue light, but it is generally described as white or yellowish white with a dull reddish-brown surface.