* Color and Temperature: The Sun's color is closer to white than red, although it appears yellow from Earth due to atmospheric scattering. The Sun's surface temperature is around 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit), which puts it in the yellow-white category on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, a chart that classifies stars based on their temperature and luminosity.
* Red Stars: Red stars are much cooler than the Sun, with surface temperatures ranging from about 3,500 to 4,500 degrees Celsius (6,332 to 8,132 degrees Fahrenheit). They are classified as red dwarfs and are typically much smaller and dimmer than the Sun.
In summary, the Sun is a yellow dwarf star, not a red star.
