BUTTER YELLOW: THE MOST DELICIOUS TREND COLOR FOR YOUR INTERIOR

The temperature is rising , nature is in bloom and the days are longer ... T ime to put a new trend colour in the spotlight. And this season it is butter yellow! Last winter we saw this colour appear at the fashion week of Copenhagen, Paris and London. After that it went viral on social media and videos with butter yellow outfits and accessories have surfaced everywhere. And guess what? This instant mood booster also works really well at home. In this blog we will tell you all about butter yellow and show you how to create this beautiful mood boosting trend color in your interior.

BUTTER YELLOW: WHAT COLOR IS IT?

Butter yellow, or butter yellow , is a soft, warm shade that is reminiscent of the rich color of fresh butter. The color lies in the middle of the spectrum between beige and bright yellow. This makes it a subtle shade of yellow that stands out just enough, without being overwhelming. Butter yellow fits well in a quiet interior, but is also very suitable to bring calm to a room with many bright colors.  

WHY WE'RE MELTING FOR BUTTER YELLOW

We associate yellow with cheerfulness, energy and happiness. Many spring flowers therefore bear the colour yellow. It symbolises spring, and with it a new beginning. With butter yellow you give a fresh, playful twist to your interior, while also maintaining peace. A colour in which this is perfectly expressed is Ginger no. 260 , a natural, warm shade based on the colour of ginger. But Asian Sunrise no. 978 also gives us an instant summer feeling : and soft neutral in which the sun rises with yellow.

In addition, butter yellow is a nice change for more traditional colours such as beige and cream. Ideal if you want to give your interior an extra touch of colour . What's not to love : everything tastes better with a knob of butter, right? 

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL YELLOW SHADES FROM LAB

HOW TO COMBINE BUTTER YELLOW WITH OTHER COLORS

More good news about this trend colour? Yes, because in addition to the positive associations that butter yellow evokes, it can also be beautifully combined with various shades from our LAB COLOUR COLLECTION. As an intermediate colour, butter yellow gives extra character to whites and pastel shades. For example, you can create a beautiful tone-on-tone effect with Ginger no. 260 and Sensational Sand no. 290 or Mrs. Wool no. 108 , a warm, generous white with yellow pigments.

Want more contrast? Then go for butter yellow in combination with Straw no. 20 9 , a mix of ochre and mustard yellow. This warm shade also goes perfectly with the Mediterranean boho color Ibiza Rush no. 966 . Lover of the seventies ? Fresh butter yellow colors beautifully with brown, for example Warm Tan no. 91 , blue and orange. An energetic happy vibe guaranteed!

Also read: TIPS FOR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COLOR COMBINATIONS

GO FOR A UNIQUE FINISH WITH DURABLE LIME PAINT

Give your buttery yellow wall a warm, Mediterranean twist with chalk paint! With our LAB Chalk you can easily create a playful effect that is reminiscent of the colorful houses in cozy Italian villages. Cloudy, random (crisscross) or streaky... the way you apply the paint and the brush you use influence the effect. Fun to alternate with and give your calm, buttery yellow wall extra character.

NEED ADVICE ON CHOOSING THE RIGHT SHADE OF YELLOW?

Visit our concept store in Bussum and get advice from our colour experts. They will be happy to help you choose the right shade of yellow for your interior. No time for a visit? Then schedule an online consultation . During a personal video call, our colour advisor will look into your home and solve all your colour questions. This way, you can quickly get started on refreshing your home.  

TRY BUTTER YELLOW AT HOME WITH OUR SAMPLE POTS

Also convinced of this trend colour? Order asample pot of your favourite yellow shades, paint a piece of the wall and discover how the colour blends into your interior. Or stick a colour sample on the wall and see what the incidence of light does at different times of the day.

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