Yellow is a primary color thats versatile enough to brighten any room.
But what colors go with yellow to fit your home’s palette?
Nathan Schroder
Color helps us communicate our personality.
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However,bright colorsmay also be intimidating.
Plus, depending on the shade or tint,decorating with yellowmay impact your mood.
These yellow-infused rooms and their charming color pairings will inspire your next room refresh.
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They answer the big question: What colors go with yellow?
Shades vary widely, from soft, buttery yellow to earth-toned mustard.
Bright light intensifies yellows, while dark light makes them appear more orange.
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Paint some swatches before committing to see how the colors play together.
Neither color is overdone.
Injectingblack huesinto a yellow room brings balance into the space and elevates the level of sophistication.
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An earthy golden yellow throw adds warmth to the room.
Paired with a soft red rug underfoot, this room feels cozy and polished.
Topped off with framed photos and prints, this living room still feels light-hearted.
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you could feel the samecalming vibesin this space as we did earlier in the yellow-green entryway.
The yellow upholstery of the dining chairs makes a style statement that levels up the entire space’s energy.
Altogether, yellow, red, and blue form a triadic color scheme.
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This teal accent wall forms a soothing bedroom space and a clean backdrop to display artwork or accessories.
In conjunction with a pastel version of forest green, this space forms a woody and kid-centric atmosphere.
With silver accents and minimalist accessories, the room feels unapologetically calm and simple.
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Behind the opening door, a custom yellow cushioned window bench peaks through to complete thisrefined farmhouse aesthetic.
Use bold colors together by choosing one as an accent color that adds contrast and interest to the design.
Along with a yellowgeometric rugand sleek theatre-style seating, this color combo is a winner in our design books.
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Both colors are also cleverly injected into the smallest details.
Fun yellow patterns on the windows and bed add whimsy and cheer, while gray soothes the space.
Frequently Asked Questions
This rule is also known as the 60-30-10 rule.
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It suggests that you should use three colors in a room to create balance.
Complementary colors are located opposite each other on the color wheel.
In the traditional model, there are three sets of colors.
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They are yellow and purple, red and green, and blue and orange.
Certain hues of red and intense greens can clash with bright yellow.
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