The phrase "yellow stripes" refers to the bright, yellow lines that are typically painted on roads or pavements to mark traffic lanes or boundaries. Full definition
The skin and shell of this breed is green with yellow stripes or patches. (caringpets.org)
And the candy corn version goes together in layers, with the base shape cut out of white card stock and the orange and yellow stripes on top. (cleverlittlemouse.com)
Some day I will paint yellow stripes in my house... some day. (theinspiredroom.net)