Because both ions contain chromium(), this is not a redox reaction; rather, it is a dehydration-condensation, as you can see from the structures in Figure 23.7.
Hydrogen-ion concentration controls the equilibrium position: yellow ... predominates at high pH and orange ... at low pH.
The bright colors of chromium() compounds lead to their wide use in pigments for artist's paints and ceramic glazes.
Lead chromate(chrome yellow) is used as an oil-paint color, and also in the yellow stripes that delineate traffic lanes.