Get the best yellow paint colors for decorating your home in a vibrant, sunny shade.
How to Use Yellow Paint Colors
Yellow paint colors are chameleons.
Testing your top picks is essential.
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Pale floors reflect light, brightening the color, whilerich wood finishescan have a darkening effect.
Have a lot ofbrown furniture?
Go for a warm yellow.
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But don’t let its summery inspiration fool you.
“Yellow is beautiful because it’s seasonless,” Tuttle says.
“It sets the tone for a warm, cozy room.”
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Gold Yellow Paint Colors
Go to the richer side of yellow with these maple gold hues.
Golden yellows areclassic, fresh, and cozy.
If a hue doesn’t coordinate with the item, move on.
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Bright Yellow Shades
These lively yellows look just like a spring day.
“Bright yellow in atiny spacefeels unexpected.
It surprises and delights,” says Lowengart.
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Cool Yellow Paint Shades
Consider temperature when choosing a yellow paint color.
A shade with cool undertones feels crisp and fresh, especially whenpaired with grays, whites, or greens.
When opting for a more saturated yellow, pair it with lighter shades to avoid overwhelming the space.
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Warm yellow paint feels cozy and comforting.
Yellows with Orange Undertones
These yellow paint colors have traces of warm orange.
Pair with a vibrant teal orcalm navyfor a colorful primary or tertiary color palette.
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Adding one of these yellow-orange shades in aliving roomoroffice spacecan liven it up and boost creativity.
Cheery Yellows
Yellows that look as delicious as a lemon tart easily refresh any kitchen.
These soft yellow paint colors are a great addition to any room.
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Start with pale yellow paint and run to the opposite end of the saturation spectrum with indigo blue.
For an extra dose of drama, sprinkle inglossy black accents.
Choose an energetic yellow paint color and commit it to akitchen islandor piece of furniture to make a statement.
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This idea works especially well if using a shade with just enough attitude.
“It makes your room feel flat and one-dimensional,” says Gilbane.
“Go two shades lighter or darker.”
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“It makes the room feel more complete.
The color will look darker on the ceiling, so cut it by 50 percent.”
Weston Flax HC-5, Benjamin Moore
Yellow Bedroom Paint Colors
Yellow on yellow on yellow!
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Yellow paint colors work best on walls in a room with a lot of natural light, Gilbane says.
Dark rooms can make yellow look dingy.
Maximize this color opportunity and add in a few red ororange accentsand fabrics.
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It’ll be a primary palette you’re free to live with for years.
Yellow takes a step back in this living room and lets saturatedpastel huesshine.
Stay away from white-based yellowsthey can turn out chalky and cold, Tuttle says.
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Her rule of thumb: Stick with ocher and brown undertones.
If your project includespainting furniture, get a paint specifically for that.
This color will brighten up the area, making it feel larger and more welcoming.
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Brighter yellows are bold, adding excitement and energy into any room.
White trim is a popular choice because it can be used to balance out the boldness of yellow walls.
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