Bathed in Color: Favorite Yellows and Golds for the Bath
From pale, soft buttery yellows to bold, zingy citrus hues, yellow is a happy color that can bring energy and warmth into a space. It’s an especially smart color choice for those who live in cold climates or where sunshine is in short supply — you can fake it with a hot, sunny hue on the wall. But be aware that greenish yellows are not the most flattering color for most skin tones, so consider surrounding yourself in a warmer shade that veers more toward orange. Paler yellows work well as neutrals, so they can be paired with a variety of other hues. Bolder yellows look fantastic with contrasting cooler neutrals, such as grays and slate blues. Golden yellows used with warm neutrals, such as beige and tan, can create a relaxed, beachy vibe.
Below are a handful of my yellow paint color picks for bathrooms, along with nine knockout bathrooms that use yellow.
Pure yellow can be rather intense, so if you want a bold yellow hue in your bathroom, look for shades that have either some orange or green in them, which helps give the color more dimension. It’s also a good idea to paint large-size samples (at least 4 by 4 feet) of a few yellows you like, because what looks pleasing on a small swatch can cause regret on a larger scale.
Yellow paint picks for bathrooms (clockwise from top left):
1. Italian Straw 11-3, Pratt & Lambert Paints
2. Pineapple Delight 211-3, Pittsburgh Paints
3. Chiffon KM3498-1, Kelly-Moore Paints
4. Touch of Sunshine 082-2, Mythic Paint
5. Lively Yellow SW6702, Sherwin-Williams
6. Lemon Curd 3007-2A, Valspar
7. Lightning Bug 340, Benjamin Moore
8. Bicycle Yellow 370A-3, Behr
This is a pleasing shade of yellow — gentle enough to allow the exquisite pendant light fixture and honey-colored onyx countertop to take center stage while still adding a bit of color to the room. For those who like light-colored interiors but don’t necessarily want to go all white or would like an alternative to beige, a soft yellow such as this is your color.
I find bright yellow hues the toughest to get right — it’s all too easy to end up with a headache-inducing neon. So I tend to opt for more of an orange-yellow when going bold. This wall color is a good example of such a color. And I like how the wall-washing light makes it glow.
I am a huge fan of penny tiles, and these in a rich golden hue are fantastic. They are a charming alternative to the more utilitarian subway tile.
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Below are a handful of my yellow paint color picks for bathrooms, along with nine knockout bathrooms that use yellow.
Pure yellow can be rather intense, so if you want a bold yellow hue in your bathroom, look for shades that have either some orange or green in them, which helps give the color more dimension. It’s also a good idea to paint large-size samples (at least 4 by 4 feet) of a few yellows you like, because what looks pleasing on a small swatch can cause regret on a larger scale.
Yellow paint picks for bathrooms (clockwise from top left):
1. Italian Straw 11-3, Pratt & Lambert Paints
2. Pineapple Delight 211-3, Pittsburgh Paints
3. Chiffon KM3498-1, Kelly-Moore Paints
4. Touch of Sunshine 082-2, Mythic Paint
5. Lively Yellow SW6702, Sherwin-Williams
6. Lemon Curd 3007-2A, Valspar
7. Lightning Bug 340, Benjamin Moore
8. Bicycle Yellow 370A-3, Behr
This is a pleasing shade of yellow — gentle enough to allow the exquisite pendant light fixture and honey-colored onyx countertop to take center stage while still adding a bit of color to the room. For those who like light-colored interiors but don’t necessarily want to go all white or would like an alternative to beige, a soft yellow such as this is your color.
I find bright yellow hues the toughest to get right — it’s all too easy to end up with a headache-inducing neon. So I tend to opt for more of an orange-yellow when going bold. This wall color is a good example of such a color. And I like how the wall-washing light makes it glow.
I am a huge fan of penny tiles, and these in a rich golden hue are fantastic. They are a charming alternative to the more utilitarian subway tile.
Continue…
