15 Cheery Colors That Go with Yellow

For an instant uplift, turn to yellow—a color known to radiate warmth.

Color helps us communicate our personality. When used in interior design, warm colors like yellow radiate warmth while putting helping establish a cheery state of mind. However, bright colors can also be intimidating. It can be hard to know how to use them in a way that doesn't overwhelm a space, and choosing a color palette around a bold shade can be difficult.

The color yellow is often associated with a cheery, happy feeling, but can also be associated with clear decision-making and memory. Plus, depending on the shade or tint, decorating with yellow can also impact your mood.

If you're considering using yellow hues in your home but aren't sure where to start, we're sharing our best color palette inspiration. These yellow-infused rooms and their charming color pairings will inspire your next room refresh.

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Yellow and Black

This wallpaper dotted with a yellow diamond motif forms the picture-perfect backdrop for a black pillow and striped rug. Injecting black hues into a yellow room can help bring balance into the space and elevate the level of sophistication.

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Yellow and Sage Green

For a more subtle iteration of the yellow and green combination, look to sage—a shade of green known to promote comfort and relaxation. Paired with a soft red rug underfoot, this room feels cozy and polished.

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Yellow and Brown

This space features an earthier aesthetic, as most of the interior is immersed in shades and tints of brown. You'll spot the wood-paneled walls foregoing any color, along with brown wicker balls and stems perking up the coffee table. With plenty of nature-inspired elements, this space gently weaves together yellows, oranges, browns, and greens for an organic, slightly retro feel.

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Yellow and Deep Fuchsia

This maximalist living room gives us a satisfying dose of color but only lets one hue take the lead. Honing in on the bright yellow of this sofa, you'll notice how it adds easy elegance to this space, while fuchsia accents add energy and depth. Topped off with framed photos and prints, this living room still feels light-hearted.

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Yellow and Light Green

Green and yellow are one of nature's perfect pairs that will always harmonize anytime they're in proximity. In this case, green and yellow are right next to each other on the color wheel, forming what's known as an analogous color scheme. These schemes work well in achieving a calm and zen interior, as reflected here in this peaceful entryway.

Yellow and Orange

Another analogous pair shines here, but this time, you're looking at an orange and yellow duo. You can feel the same calming vibes in this space as we did earlier in the yellow-green entryway. This wallpaper features what seems to be an abstract iteration of orange marigolds (the showstopping flower of both Mexico and India) adjacent to the bright yellow blooms in the middle ground.

Yellow, Red, and Blue

The coffered ceilings of this colorful dining space are lined in a crisp, bold blue, hovering a red motif wallpaper down below. 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.

Yellow and Teal

Teal is a bold color, one that harmonizes yellow hues very well. This teal accent wall forms a soothing bedroom space and a clean backdrop to display artwork or accessories. We love how this teal hue was woven in behind this open shelving unit, giving each accessory its own style moment.

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Yellow and Pastel Green

In this space, yellow makes an appearance through the scattering of throw pillows on the bed. In conjunction with a pastel version of forest green, this space forms a woody and kid-centric atmosphere. When using two potentially competing colors (like dark yellow and deep forest green), turn one of them into a pastel for a muted version of the color scheme.

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Yellow and Blue Gray

Although this bedroom has a subdued blue-gray background, its striking yellow coverlet instantly brightens this space. With silver accents and minimalist accessories, this bedroom feels unapologetically calm and simple. Behind the opening door, a custom yellow cushioned window bench peaks through to complete this refined farmhouse aesthetic.

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Yellow and White

This perky yet modern dining nook boasts a refined yellow-and-white color palette with pops of pink. There's a distinct tropical and restful mood in this space that's reflected in each accessory, from the sunny toaster and bathing suit art to the yellow-dipped wall and Monsteras leaves. To tie it all together, an acrylic base dining table, white Chippendale chairs (also upholstered in a yellow motif fabric), and symmetrical cabinetry form the final touches of this cheerful dining spot.

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Yellow and Hot Pink

This dining area flaunts a hot pink and yellow combo that delivers a joyful energy to the space. The bold floral wallpaper print is just as eye-catching as the hot pink statement piece above the mantel, creating a brilliant, easygoing focal point.

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Yellow and Bold Red

For a positively explosive and bright color pair, try red and yellow. This kid's space flaunts equal parts fun and sophistication with a suited dog print in the righthand corner and a miniature-sized giraffe on the left-hand side. Along with a yellow geometric rug and sleek theatre-style seating, this color combo is a winner in our design books.

Yellow and Aqua or Turquoise

We love this yellow range paired with an aqua hexagonal backsplash. Both colors are also cleverly injected into the smallest details. If you look closely, you'll find a turquoise apron and a cluster of similar-hued spoons in the utensil holder.

Yellow and Gray

If yellow is a more bold shade than you're used to, pair it with the neutral of all neutrals—gray. In a similar concept to the yellow-black combination, mixing bright yellow hues with infusions of gray keeps a space feeling calm yet vibrant.

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