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Yellow Nails

Yellow nails are bright and happy. They are full of fun and personality and the perfect way to add a little bit of color to your nails. Yellow polish is a great way to brighten up your hands, and it can be worn on any occasion! But there are a variety of shades of yellow nail color available on the market today, which means you can find an option that works for your style and preferences. From bright lemon yellows to muted mustard yellows, there's something for everyone. Yellow also works with almost any skin tone—whether yours is light or dark. And yellow nails can be matched with any outfit, from casual to formal. This warm color is great for spring and summer, as it's bright and cheery but not too overpowering. It can also be used as an accent color in fall and winter when you want to bring some cheer into the cold season.
Yellow nails have their own characteristics, and there are different shades of them, from pale to dark, bright to muted, and everything in between! You can get yellow nails either as a solid color or with patterns or designs on them. If you want something simple, then go for just plain yellow nails but if you want something more elaborate, then try out some different designs on them like stripes, dots, etc. If you tend to add more flair, try having fun with glitter or sparkles in your design!
So you want yellow nails and wish to make them stand out? You can achieve them here through hundreds of yellow nail design ideas. Check out our favorite yellow nail designs to see how to use yellow in your nail art designs.

The Most Popular Shades of Yellow Nails

Cream Nails

Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB300
Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB300

Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB278
Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB278

Spring Cream and Gold Nails
Spring Cream and Gold Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Rumors Red Nails with Gold Foliage | Behr Color of the Year 2025 - NB6371
Rumors Red Nails with Gold Foliage | Behr Color of the Year 2025 - NB6371

Tom and Jerry | Cartoon Nails - NB132
Tom and Jerry | Cartoon Nails - NB132

Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB280
Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB280

Classy Long Grid Nails | Geometric Nail Art - NB5450
Classy Long Grid Nails | Geometric Nail Art - NB5450

The Simpsons | Cartoon Nails - NB106
The Simpsons | Cartoon Nails - NB106

Mustard Yellow Nails

Grid Check Nails
Grid Check Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Colorful Dots with Flowers
Colorful Dots with Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Red and Mustard Yellow Fall Plaid Nails | Fall Nails - NB5717
Red and Mustard Yellow Fall Plaid Nails | Fall Nails - NB5717

Korean Blob Nail Art
Korean Blob Nail Art

Merkyri.nails

V Day Simpsons Nails
V Day Simpsons Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Lemon Yellow Nails

A Heart Accent for Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7953
A Heart Accent for Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7953

Classy Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Charms | Spring Nails- NB7968
Classy Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Charms | Spring Nails- NB7968

Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nail Design for Office | Spring Nails- NB7954
Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nail Design for Office | Spring Nails- NB7954

Glitter Reverse French for Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7963
Glitter Reverse French for Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7963

Abstract Dots for Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7947
Abstract Dots for Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7947

Glitter Design Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7971
Glitter Design Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7971

Flower Design Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7964
Flower Design Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7964

Geometric Design Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7950
Geometric Design Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7950

Butter Yellow Nails

Butter Yellow Nails Chrome Accents Design | Spring Nails - NB3947
Butter Yellow Nails Chrome Accents Design | Spring Nails - NB3947

Long Butter Yellow and Sage Green Nails | Spring Nails - NB3941
Long Butter Yellow and Sage Green Nails | Spring Nails - NB3941

Butter Yellow Nails Simple Bee Design | Bee Nails- NB8144
Butter Yellow Nails Simple Bee Design | Bee Nails- NB8144

Bee Design for Pastel Yellow Nails | Bee Nails- NB8148
Bee Design for Pastel Yellow Nails | Bee Nails- NB8148

Long Butter Yellow Nails and Embellished Accent | Spring Nails - NB3942
Long Butter Yellow Nails and Embellished Accent | Spring Nails - NB3942

Butter Yellow and Sage Green Nails | Spring Nails - NB3939
Butter Yellow and Sage Green Nails | Spring Nails - NB3939

Bee Accents for Yellow Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8152
Bee Accents for Yellow Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8152

Long Butter Yellow Nails with a Chrome Accent | Spring Nails - NB3940
Long Butter Yellow Nails with a Chrome Accent | Spring Nails - NB3940

Canary Yellow Nails

Canary Yellow Nails Floral Design | Spring Nails - NB3951
Canary Yellow Nails Floral Design | Spring Nails - NB3951

Flower Design on Yellow Nails | Spring Nails - NB3954
Flower Design on Yellow Nails | Spring Nails - NB3954

Canary Yellow Nails Geometric Design | Spring Nails - NB3953
Canary Yellow Nails Geometric Design | Spring Nails - NB3953

Yellow Flowers Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB3952
Yellow Flowers Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB3952

Hexagon Pattern Accents on Yellow Nails | Spring Nails - NB3950
Hexagon Pattern Accents on Yellow Nails | Spring Nails - NB3950

Yellow Nails with Roses | Spring Nails - NB3949
Yellow Nails with Roses | Spring Nails - NB3949

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Yellow?

Long Yellow Nails

Birthday Nails in Yellow | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6853
Birthday Nails in Yellow | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6853

Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111

Simple Sage Green and Butter Yellow Nails | Spring Nails - NB3946
Simple Sage Green and Butter Yellow Nails | Spring Nails - NB3946

Floral Pink and Yellow Nails for Birthday | 30th Birthday Nails - NB6896
Floral Pink and Yellow Nails for Birthday | 30th Birthday Nails - NB6896

Abstract Dots for Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7947
Abstract Dots for Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7947

Outlined French Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1827
Outlined French Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1827

Marge Simpson | Cartoon Nails - NB103
Marge Simpson | Cartoon Nails - NB103

Matte Yellow Candy Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2182
Matte Yellow Candy Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2182

Short Yellow Nails

Grid Check Nails
Grid Check Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Turkey Nail Art for Kids | Bird | Thanksgiving - NB1227
Turkey Nail Art for Kids | Bird | Thanksgiving - NB1227

Short Yellow Nails for Birthday Party | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6451
Short Yellow Nails for Birthday Party | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6451

Short Pastel Yellow Nails with Coral Stripes | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8200
Short Pastel Yellow Nails with Coral Stripes | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8200

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB325
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB325

No Design Soft Yellow and Nude Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3084
No Design Soft Yellow and Nude Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3084

Colorful Brush Strokes on Nude Nails
Colorful Brush Strokes on Nude Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Breathtaking Watercolor Manicure | Watercolor Nails - NB5442
Breathtaking Watercolor Manicure | Watercolor Nails - NB5442

Yellow Toenail Designs

Glossy Tropical Dandelion and Sunset Toenail Design| Tropical-NB-D-115
Glossy Tropical Dandelion and Sunset Toenail Design| Tropical-NB-D-115

Yellow Marble Finger and Toe Nail Design | Marble Nails - NB4765
Yellow Marble Finger and Toe Nail Design | Marble Nails - NB4765

How to Choose the Best Color Combinations for Yellow Nails

When it comes to choosing the best color combinations for designing your nails yellow, you have a lot of options. You can choose from any number of shades that fall under the yellow umbrella. The trick is to find a combination that works well with your skin tone and complements your features. It is also important to keep in mind the type of nail polish you're using. You'll have better luck finding complementary colors if you choose a formula that's translucent or sheer.
Yellow nail designs have some unique characteristics that make them different from other nail colors. The most notable is the fact that it's almost always used in conjunction with another color—usually black or white—to create contrast and make the yellow pop out even more. Because of this, yellow nail designs tend to be more minimalist than other colors: they're often just one color repeated over the entire nail in different shades or hues.
Yellow is a warm color, and it will look best when paired with shades of green, red, and orange for a warmer month. You can also pair yellow with other colors like brown or even black. For colder months pairing yellow with any shades of blue or purple is possible.

Here are the nail colors that go well with yellow:
Yellow and black
Yellow and white
Yellow and red
Yellow and purple
Yellow and green
Yellow and gold
Yellow and blue
Yellow and pink
Yellow and brown
Yellow and silver

Tips for Yellow Nail Designs

When choosing a base coat, look for one that matches your natural skin tone. This will give the underlying color of your nails a more natural appearance.
Use a base coat that's not too thick or goopy, so the color will show through better and won't chip as quickly.
Yellow is a great color for creating gradient manicures because it has so many shades within its spectrum.
Choose a complementary base color for your nails. If you're going for a bright yellow look, try pairing it with black or red. If you want something more subtle, try pairing it with white or gray.
Use an opaque polish. This will give them more depth and make the color pop!
Don't paint your nails with just one color, even if it's your favorite shade—try using a metallic top coat or glitter to add some dimension!
Use yellow nail polish if you want to create a fun look for summer outfits and beach parties.
It is better not to use yellow nail polish if you want to create a professional appearance for an important meeting or job interview.

The Best Yellow Nail Art Ideas

Dark Coral and Yellow Swirl Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8205
Dark Coral and Yellow Swirl Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8205

Coral and Yellow Nails with a Swirl Accent | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8204
Coral and Yellow Nails with a Swirl Accent | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8204

Milky Yellow Nails with 3D Coral Flowers | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8203
Milky Yellow Nails with 3D Coral Flowers | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8203

Yellow and Coral Nails with Geometric Color Blocks | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8202
Yellow and Coral Nails with Geometric Color Blocks | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8202

Simple Summer Nails in Yellow and Coral | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8201
Simple Summer Nails in Yellow and Coral | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8201

Short Pastel Yellow Nails with Coral Stripes | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8200
Short Pastel Yellow Nails with Coral Stripes | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8200

Abstract Summer Nails in Coral and Yellow | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8199
Abstract Summer Nails in Coral and Yellow | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8199

Coral and Yellow Mismatched Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8198
Coral and Yellow Mismatched Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8198

Shimmer Design  for Coral and Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8197
Shimmer Design for Coral and Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8197

Coral Flower Accents for Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8196
Coral Flower Accents for Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8196

Short Nails in Coral and Yellow | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8195
Short Nails in Coral and Yellow | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8195

Coral Stripes Design for Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8194
Coral Stripes Design for Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8194

Yellow Nails with Coral Glitter Design | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8193
Yellow Nails with Coral Glitter Design | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8193

Coral and Yellow Summer Theme Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8192
Coral and Yellow Summer Theme Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8192

Coral Tips for Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8191
Coral Tips for Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8191

Short Ombre Coral and Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8190
Short Ombre Coral and Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8190

Simple Coral and Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8189
Simple Coral and Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8189

Yellow and Coral Nails with Glitter Accent | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8188
Yellow and Coral Nails with Glitter Accent | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8188

Neon Coral Stripes on Pastel Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8186
Neon Coral Stripes on Pastel Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8186

Citrus Slice Design for Summer Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8185
Citrus Slice Design for Summer Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8185

Pastel Yellow Nails with Coral Flowers | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8184
Pastel Yellow Nails with Coral Flowers | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8184

Abstract Coral and Yellow Nails for Summer | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8183
Abstract Coral and Yellow Nails for Summer | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8183

Half Coral and Yellow Nails Design | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8182
Half Coral and Yellow Nails Design | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8182

Coral and Yellow Brush‑Stroke Nails Design | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8181
Coral and Yellow Brush‑Stroke Nails Design | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8181

Coral Glitter for Yellow Nails Design | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8180
Coral Glitter for Yellow Nails Design | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8180

Yellow Nails Micro French | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8179
Yellow Nails Micro French | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8179

Yellow Marble Nails with Brown Accents | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6582
Yellow Marble Nails with Brown Accents | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6582

Flower and Yellow Marble Nails Design | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6581
Flower and Yellow Marble Nails Design | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6581

Yellow and Brown Marble Nails | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6580
Yellow and Brown Marble Nails | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6580

X-Long Yellow Marble Nails Design | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6579
X-Long Yellow Marble Nails Design | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6579

Yellow Marble Nails with Foil Details | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6578
Yellow Marble Nails with Foil Details | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6578

Yellow Marble Design for Nails | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6577
Yellow Marble Design for Nails | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6577

Yellow and Black Nails Glitter Design | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6452
Yellow and Black Nails Glitter Design | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6452

Short Yellow Nails for Birthday Party | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6451
Short Yellow Nails for Birthday Party | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6451

Yellow Nails with Brown Tips | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6450
Yellow Nails with Brown Tips | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6450

Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447

Birthday Yellow Bling Nails | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6446
Birthday Yellow Bling Nails | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6446

Simple Green and Yellow Square Nails for Birthday | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6445
Simple Green and Yellow Square Nails for Birthday | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6445

Yellow and Blue Watercolor Nails for Birthday | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6444
Yellow and Blue Watercolor Nails for Birthday | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6444

Elegant Yellow and White Marble Nails | Summer Marble Nails- NB8336
Elegant Yellow and White Marble Nails | Summer Marble Nails- NB8336

Watery Yellow Nails for Summer | Watery Nails- NB8236
Watery Yellow Nails for Summer | Watery Nails- NB8236

Bee Accents for Yellow Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8152
Bee Accents for Yellow Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8152

Bee Design for Pastel Yellow Nails | Bee Nails- NB8148
Bee Design for Pastel Yellow Nails | Bee Nails- NB8148

Black and Yellow Bee Theme Nails | Bee Nails- NB8145
Black and Yellow Bee Theme Nails | Bee Nails- NB8145

Butter Yellow Nails Simple Bee Design | Bee Nails- NB8144
Butter Yellow Nails Simple Bee Design | Bee Nails- NB8144

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