The 9 Best Yellow Paint Colors

If you want to experiment with yellow, but you're not quite ready to go full on Curious George, you may love Sherwin-Williams Cachet Cream. This peachy, neutral yellow paint color is a subtle color perfect for living rooms, dining rooms, or entryways.

The underlying peach in Cachet Cream helps it pair well with reddish wood, and its ginger tones and will intensify if placed near green accents.

Sherwin-Williams Cachet Cream SW 6365

Behr's Turmeric is not for the faint of heart, but in the right room it adds endless mood and personality. This deep gold green-yellow is perfect for living rooms or dining rooms and pairs well with other bold colors such as teal or orange. If you want a yellow that packs a punch, this is it.

Behr Turmeric M290-7

Valspar Saffron Ivory is a soft and elegant yellow paint color that is perfect for just a hint of color in any room. Nearly white but not quite, Saffron Ivory lends itself the main color in a scheme filled with warm and saturated accents. This soothing color would be an excellent choice for your bedroom or guest room.

Valspar Saffron Ivory 7003-21

Joanna Gaines of Magnolia fame is a pro at selecting colors to accent the perfect modern farmhouse. Magnolia Heirloom Yellow is a rustic, antiqued color with a little bit of green mixed in. It's an earthy color that feels grounded and mature and works well in nearly any space.

Magnolia Heirloom Yellow

Bright yellows are happy and mood-boosting. Paint a room with Behr Bicycle Yellow and you won't be able to keep your smile away every time you step in. Bicycle Yellow is the color of sunny kitchens (even when there is no sun around) or welcoming guest rooms. Paired with creamy white and black accents, Bicycle Yellow can be sophisticated and refined.

Behr Bicycle Yellow 370A-3

Gold is a sophisticated and traditional color that has never gone out of style. Valspar Redstone Dining Room Gold is a warm and bold gold paint color with earthy undertones. As its name suggests, this color is a gorgeous choice for dining rooms, but also works well in a den or reading room.

Valspar Dining Room Gold 3006-8A

If you love the idea of using a light green in your home​ but are afraid it could become a Kermit-inspired mess, Sherwin-Williams Moonraker is the perfect yellow paint color to consider. Moonraker is a yellow-green, that is muted enough to make it surprisingly versatile. Consider this color for laundry rooms, nurseries, or dining rooms. 

Sherwin-Williams Moonraker SW 6701

Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow is a traditional yellow paint color that is easy to work with. This rich yellow color is extremely popular with designers and colorists because of its presence and depth. Hawthorne Yellow shines as an exterior paint color, and is also a favorite choice for front doors. It's just bright enough to add a little pop of color, but still mature and sophisticated.

Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow HC-4

Annie Sloan is the queen of chalk paint and her English Yellow hue is the perfect color for creating bright, poppy accents. Use this chalk paint to DIY a dining room table or dresser, and add the perfect amount of cheer to an otherwise neutral or all-white room.

Annie Sloan English Yellow