Everything Else . Urochrome, the pigment that gives urine its characteristic color, is derived from urobilin, which in turn is mainly derived from bilirubin, produced from hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Normal urine is yellow to amber in color, depending on the concentration of pigment.
Inadequate fluid intake will result in deeply colored urine. Variations in color may indicate certain disorders, but the effect of drink, food and medication should be considered before concluding that the color is abnormal. New questions are answered on the site every Tuesday and Thursday.