Our colour series continues with the final addition to the Primary Color Section: Yellow. This bright, cheerful hue uplifts your spirits and brings positivity. In this blog, we’ll discuss the best yellow colour pairings to complement your designs and even use in your visual branding.

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Yellow Colour Pairings

Yellow and Blue

Our first set of yellow colour pairs are complementary, meaning they’ll bring out the best in each other and give a modern feel.

Here are a few of our favourites.

1. Golden Yellow + Baby Blue
2. Rustic Gold + Sapphire Blue
3. Gold Yellow + Navy Blue
4. Mustard Yellow + Grey-Blue

Yellow and Green

This colour combination is commonly found in nature, making it an ideal pairing.

Try these pairings:

1. Lemon Yellow + Kelly Green
2. Marigold Yellow + Moss Green
3. Pastel Yellow + Pastel Green
4. Butter Cream Yellow + Vintage Green

Yellow and Purple

An additional example of complementary colours that look fantastic together, as they create a striking contrast.

Here are some Yellow and Purple pairings:

1. Taxicab Yellow + Royal Purple
2. Straw Yellow + Light Lavender
3. Goldenrod Yellow + Plum Purple
4. Golden Yellow + Thistle Green

Yellow and Pink

Are you looking for a fun and vibrant combination? These complementary colours can achieve just that while adding a touch of warmth.

Give these colour pairs a go:

1. Sunny Yellow + Pastel Pink
2. Marigold + Magenta
3. Vanilla + Strawberry Pink
4. Metallic Gold + Ballet Pink

Yellow and Red

This warm colour combination looks stunning together because the colours are analogous, sitting next to each other on the colour wheel.

Here are four colour pairs:

1. Pale Yellow + Cherry Red
2. Amber Yellow + Scarlet
3. Lemon + Ruby
4. Golden Yellow + Crimson Red

Yellow and Neutrals

We can’t forget our neutral colour combinations! The bright vibrancy of yellow beautifully complements the neutral tones of these four colour combinations.

Below are some of our favourite neutral colour pairs with Yellow:

1. Buttercream + Ivory
2. Daffodil Yellow + Mahogany Brown
3. Illuminating Yellow + Ultimate Grey
4. Honey + Bisque

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That’s a wrap on Best yellow colour pairings: Transform your designs with vibrant duos. Which colour pairings are your favourite? Were there any combinations you had never considered or might give a try? Let us know. And in the meantime, follow us on Pinterest for more blog posts like this.

Where to now?

Want more Yellow colour tips? We’ve got you covered. Check out the blogs below.

1. Should you use Yellow as your Branding Colour?
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3. Pastel Perfect: Infuse your Visual Branding with a touch of Pastel Magic

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