The vibrant yellow color makes any interior look bright and inviting. No wonder that different nuances are used as complimentary tones in the Scandinavian living style. But which color actually goes with yellow? We have taken a close look at the design options and will give you an overview of the different combinations.
Matching color partners for yellow: shades of blue
Yellow and blue go well together– an ensemble in different nuances brings a maritime touch into your own four walls. In the photo above, the following shades are combined: navy, ink blue, cornflower, honey yellow, sunny yellow, pale yellow. Perfect for the modern living room, where a yellow sofa in front of the ink blue wall sets exciting accents. The light carpet in sunny yellow, the oak parquet floors and the coffee tables create a flowing transition to the adjacent dining area. Colorful decorative pillows provide variety.
Pink and gray form a charming ensemble
Spacious living areas are nowadaysin bright colorsfurnished. To ensure that the interior not only looks modern but also inviting, bright yellow nuances come into play. Pictured above is the following color combination: gray, dusty pink, pink, silver, smoke, lavender. The sitting area in the living room looks eclectic with the pink pendant lamp and the yellow armchair and brings a touch of the 50s.
Combine yellow with blue and pink
Eclectic furnishings are extremely charming. How to recreate the look: combine a vintage dining table with a Scandinavian sofa and a stool, hang an antique mirror on the wall and decorate it with modern vases with a simple design. A faux fur rug completes the overall picture. An eclectic color scheme now matches the eclectic interior: yellow, light blue, light rose, pink, silver gray, raw white.
Black, pink, gray
The monochrome color scheme is finding more and more fans - but the interior designers have decided to spice up the black and white color duo with yellow, pink and copper accents. Pictured above is the color scheme: yellow, black, tan, lavender pink, ash gray, silver gray. Simple but super elegant – this is how the end result can be described. The designer furniture and home accessories add an elegant touch even to the hallway. In the large houses in England and the USA, guests are welcomed in a cozy seating area.
Blue and yellow can be staged in many ways
When asked “What color goes with yellow?” there is always a simple answer – blue. All shades of blue can be easily combined with yellow - the corresponding shades are selected depending on the desired effect. For example, if the walls are decorated with wallpaper with elaborate patterns, then furniture should be kept simple and monochromatic. The Chesterfield armchair and the small coffee table create a charming reading corner in the living room. The yellow bedspread reflectscertain color nuancesof the wallpaper and adds the finishing touches to the interior. The color scheme: yellow, topaz, ocean blue, green-grey, light blue, mustard yellow, stone beige.
Red, yellow and blue bring a touch of Asia into your own four walls
A distant touch from Asia brings the combination of yellow-red-blue. Interior designers love the exciting color mix between yellow, fawn, cherry red, gray green, sea green, peach and cream. The green-blue nuances form the perfect background for the red-upholstered furniture, which makes its grand appearance in the bedroom and in the library. Yellow plays the role of a visual connection.
Skillfully highlight dark mustard yellow nuances and navy blue
Dark wall color looks very effective, but it makes the rooms appear darker and smaller. This can be reduced with light yellow furniture, light ceilings and light floor coverings. Shown above is the color mix of yellow, navy, ink blue, petrol blue, mustard yellow, curry, champagne.
Another color ensemble that fits harmoniously into Scandinavian interiors - yellow, navy, petrol blue, topaz, nude, ivory. Natural colors in earth tones and petrol blue look homely, the lemon yellow color creates a stylish color contrast. Perfect for small niches that need to be visually separated from the rest of the interior.
Earth nuances create a natural living image
Yellow, goldenrod, slate gray, light steel blue, dark olive green create a natural look in the dining room - the yellow-gray wall design brings variety and comes to the fore. The simple furniture - a dining table made of dark wood and the gray chairs can be staged together with various accessories. The stainless steel pendant light is a real eye-catcher.
Beige forms the perfect background
The beige color has long since established itself as an all-rounder - the neutral shade has a down-to-earth charisma that relaxes the eyes. Furniture in sky blue and mustard yellow makes an impressive statement against the camel walls and floor. In the photo above: purple, gray blue, light blue, Indian yellow, beige, patina green.
Which color to yellow on the terrace
Even outdoors, on the terrace or on the balcony, the yellow color looks cozy and cheerful. The mustard yellow nuance is particularly suitable, as it looks good together with cozy plants and exotic plants. The seat cushions stylishly complement the bamboo furniture on the terrace covered with natural stone. In the end, a harmonious overall picture is created so that the family and their guests feel comfortable. The color scheme at a glance: loden green, leaf green, kale, maize, mustard yellow, pastel gray.
Yellow, ivory white and light pink in the bedroom
Yellow, light pink and ivory white create a relaxed atmosphere in the bedroom. If desired, this can be spiced up with navy blue. And if you don't like experimenting with dark wall colors in the sleeping area, you can give the room that certain something with decorative pillows and home accessories. Provided, of course, that the walls are painted in a neutral color and that the bedspread allows it. The color scheme pictured above: Yellow, Cream, Ivory, Light Rose, Amber, Maize, Navy.
Whether romantic with pink, modern with dark blue, playful with turquoise or dramatic with red - the yellow color adds a fresh touch to any color scheme. The yellow color palette likes modern and antique furniture and transforms even simple home accessories into real statement pieces.
