In this guide we share colors that match with yellow including neutrals, warm and cool colors for your interior designs.
With the wide array of colors that yellow can match, it allows yellow to be incorporated into almost any style design if so desired.
Additionally, as a gendered neutral color, yellow can be used in most settings without feeling too controversial.
The color yellow is associated with brightness, warmth and sunshine, so is commonly viewed in an upbeat manner without causing and unhappy emotions. Some great pairs are described below.
Neutrals
Neutrals are great when trying to highlight the yellow, as the other colors will not overpower them when using something neutral and basic.
Yellow and White
For a lighter and brighter look one can use a lemony yellow color.
For a heavier and cozier look one can use a mustard or dandelion yellow to soften the room without overwhelming it by using the white to lighten the space up.
Yellow and Black
The important things to do when using a black and yellow combination is to use black sparingly, and choose a softer, paler yellow.
Do not use school bus or taxi yellow, otherwise it is going to look exactly like those things.
Using black as a counter or the accents of the metals can be a great way to incorporate. It is also good to mix in another neutral to tone down the intensity of the black.
Additionally, remember that a glossy black finish is going to be much harsher than a matte black finish.
Yellow and Gray
Using a rich gray color with light yellow accents can call attention to the color without it being too difficult to change.
Painting an entire room yellow can be extremely overwhelming, but with gray surrounds and pops of yellow in accessories you can create a comfortable and eye catching space.
Yellow and Beige
Using a deeper yellow with the browns and beige is usually best. Brighter yellows can be incorporated as well with lighter beige. Read more about colors that go with brown here.
Warm Colors
Yellow is a warm color, therefore incorporating other colors give a familiar feel to them.
Yellow and Pink
To avoid anything too Easter themed pairing the pale pink with deeper yellows can add some depth to the space.
As a very versatile combination, you can even take the pairing to the next level and turn up the brightness.
Choosing a sunshine yellow with a Barbie doll pink can add a bold and contemporary look to the space, adding some white to tone it down without losing the overall vibe is recommended.
Yellow and Red
These are often purely accents and paired with dark woods and heavy ornamentation.
Cool Colors
Yellow and Blue
Bright yellows with a baby blue can be energizing and inviting, while Yellow and Navy blue can be sophisticated and focused.
Yellow and Green
Adding yellow to the space can act as a brightener, sort of how the sun brightens up nature.
What are your favorite colors that match with yellow? Let us know below in the comments. For more related content visit our gallery of colors that go with gray flooring.