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Why are random ledges, ladders, and crates in modern video games almost always splashed with yellow paint?

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Why are random ledges, ladders, and crates in modern video games almost always splashed with yellow paint?

Why are random ledges, ladders, and crates in modern video games almost always splashed with yellow paint?
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