25 Gorgeous Color Palettes That Go with Yellow

One of my favorite ways to bring instant cheer into a room is with a pop of yellow. The morning light just seems to hit it perfectly and it makes the whole day feel brighter.

But I know it can be tricky to figure out what to pair it with to get just the right look. So today I’m sharing all of the details on my go-to color combos.

Gorgeous Grays

I have been talking endlessly about how much I love gray as a neutral, so I won’t go on about it again. But you guys, it’s just so good!

Gray is replacing white in homes everywhere, and when you mix it with a little yellow zest, it gives a space a super sophisticated and curated look that I just adore.

You can pair dark, deep shades of gray with lighter yellow hues, or you can flip it and use a soft, light gray with a rich, dark yellow. Either way, it’s a winning combination.

This polished living room in gray, yellow, and white is contemporary perfection. [From: Gilles Clement Designs]

Love this midcentury modern bedroom in gray and white with just the right yellow accents. [From: West Elm UK]

How lovely are these yellow chairs? They bring so much sunshine to this gray dining room!

This contemporary living room shows how to perfectly use yellow accents in a gray space. [From: Bankston May Associates]

A contemporary bedroom in gray with a smart pop of yellow. Just stunning! [From: Peter Landers Photography]

What a posh home office in gray and yellow!

I love how this dark gray is paired with a bright yellow in the home office.

Oranges and Reds

This combination gives me all the feels of a beautiful sunrise or sunset. When you blend orange and reddish tones with yellow, you get so much warmth, energy, and a fiery passion in your space.

This is a totally different vibe from the other color pairs, and I have to admit, it can be a bit overwhelming if you don’t get it just right. It’s perfect for styles like traditional, Mediterranean, or eclectic.

Red and yellow are a duo that will truly never let you down. Orange and yellow, on the other hand, have a much more modern and urban appeal to them.

A dramatic dining space in yellow, red, and gray.

The smart red backdrop in this room works so well with the refined yellow couch.

Such a dashing red island for this Mediterranean kitchen in yellow.

A bold modern living room in orange, yellow, and red. [From: Anthony Baratta]

So much warmth in this Mediterranean living room with orange and yellow walls.

Red works so well with yellow and blue in this kids’ room.

Yellow and red come together for a stunningly dramatic entryway and staircase. Just gorgeous! [From: House + House Architects]

Beautiful Blues!

Okay, blue is a color that seriously never disappoints. And when you put it with yellow, it’s just stunning! The blue and yellow combination brings so much brightness to a room without being too over the top.

It feels modern, but it’s a pairing that works in a ton of different decorating themes and styles. I just love how both colors bring out the best in each other with so much flair!

What a perfect kids’ bedroom in blue and yellow.

This blue and yellow pairing fills the room with wonder and elegance.

In this room, blue is the star and yellow comes in as the perfect accent.

Such a beautiful blue and yellow living room idea.

A cheerful blend of blue and yellow along with white in a small apartment living room.

White is the perfect backdrop for combining yellow and blue.

A rustic and cozy living room in yellow with gorgeous layers of blue decor.

Pretty in Pink

I know this doesn’t sound like an obvious mix at first, but pink and yellow are a delightful combination, especially in a little girl’s bedroom or in a shabby chic space with a contemporary twist.

You can use softer shades of yellow with hot pinks like fuchsia to create a blend where the pink is really the star.

Since both of these colors are usually used in smaller doses, you might want to start with a white room as your canvas for the experiment. Then once you feel good about the pairing, it’s much easier to branch out.

This light-filled contemporary bedroom uses pink accents perfectly with yellow.

An exquisite modern kids’ bedroom in yellow and pink. [From: Haisma Design]

Contemporary kids’ bedroom in yellow, pink, and white.

A modern living room in yellow and pink with a little hint of green. Love this! [From: Timeless Photojournalism]

It’s all about finding the right style for a pink and yellow bedroom. [From: Phoebe Howard]

Gorgeous Greens

Green and yellow is another one of my favorite combinations that is just as appealing as blue and yellow and is totally inspired by nature. It reminds me of those pretty yellow flowers on green stems!

This energizing duo looks its absolute best when your room gets a ton of natural light. I find that darker shades of green usually work best with different yellow tones. They give you the right visual balance while also anchoring the room.