The color, density, and smell of urine can reveal much about the state of our health, Cleveland Clinic reports. Here, for starters, are some of the things you can tell from the hue of your liquid excreta.

Urine may have variety of colors. It usually ranges from a deep amber to a light straw color.

The color of urine can tell you a lot about your body. Here's a chart of urine colors and what they indicate:

• No color, transparent – You are drinking too much water. You may want to cut back.

• Pale straw color – You are normal, healthy and well-hydrated.

 Transparent yellow – You are normal.

• Dark yellow – Normal, but drink some water soon.

• Amber or honey – Your body isn't getting enough water. Drink some now.

• Syrup or brown ale – You could have liver disease or severe dehydration. Drink some water and see your doctor if it persists.

• Pink to reddish – Have you eaten beets, blueberries or rhubarb recently? If not, you may have blood in your urine. It could be a sign of kidney disease, tumors, urinary tract infections, prostate problems or even mercury poisoning. Contact your doctor.

• Orange – You may not drink enough water. Or you could have a liver or bile duct condition. Or it could be food dye. Contact your doctor.

• Blue or green – There is a certain genetic disease that can turn your urine blue or green. Also certain bacteria can infect the urinary tract. But it's probably a food dye in something you ate or a medication. See your doctor.

• Foaming or fizzing – Could indicate excess protein in your diet or a kidney problem. See your doctor if foaming happens all the time.