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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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB239
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB239

Baluch Tree Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB888
Baluch Tree Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB888

Daffy Duck and Eggs
Daffy Duck and Eggs

Nailed.it.by.amber

Elegant Geometric Nails Design | Geometric Nails - NB5449
Elegant Geometric Nails Design | Geometric Nails - NB5449

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB74
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB74

Watercolor Cherry Nails
Watercolor Cherry Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB197
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB197

Mustard Yellow Nails

V Day Simpsons Nails
V Day Simpsons Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Colorful Dots with Flowers
Colorful Dots with Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Korean Blob Nail Art
Korean Blob Nail Art

Merkyri.nails

Grid Check Nails
Grid Check Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Lemon Yellow Nails

Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Ring Finger Design | Spring Nails- NB7965
Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Ring Finger Design | Spring Nails- NB7965

Ombre Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7962
Ombre Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7962

Gradient Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails with Embellishments | Spring Nails- NB7961
Gradient Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails with Embellishments | Spring Nails- NB7961

Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails Cuff Design | Spring Nails- NB7955
Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails Cuff Design | Spring Nails- NB7955

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

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

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

Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Reverse French Manicure | Spring Nails- NB7967
Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Reverse French Manicure | Spring Nails- NB7967

Butter Yellow Nails

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

Glossy Butter Yellow Nails with an Accent Nail Design | Spring Nails - NB3944
Glossy Butter Yellow Nails with an Accent Nail Design | Spring Nails - NB3944

Yellow and Purple Simple Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB3948
Yellow and Purple Simple Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB3948

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

Accent Nails Design of Butter Yellow Nails | Spring Nails - NB3945
Accent Nails Design of Butter Yellow Nails | Spring Nails - NB3945

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

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

Pastel Butter Yellow and Lavender Nails | Spring Nails - NB3943
Pastel Butter Yellow and Lavender Nails | Spring Nails - NB3943

Canary Yellow Nails

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

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

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

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

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Yellow?

Long Yellow Nails

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB53
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB53

3D Yellow Hearts for 16th Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5189
3D Yellow Hearts for 16th Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5189

Flower and Leopard Design Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2583
Flower and Leopard Design Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2583

Yellow and Green Leopard Print Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5733
Yellow and Green Leopard Print Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5733

Ombre Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Flower Design Nails | Spring Nails- NB7949
Ombre Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Flower Design Nails | Spring Nails- NB7949

Narrow Outline Pastel Design | Outline Nails - NB5378
Narrow Outline Pastel Design | Outline Nails - NB5378

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

Spring Easter Nails with a Cute Rabbit | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8057
Spring Easter Nails with a Cute Rabbit | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8057

Short Yellow Nails

Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747

Yellow and Green Nails Leaf Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2957
Yellow and Green Nails Leaf Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2957

Black Matte Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2594
Black Matte Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2594

Short Red and Yellow Valentine Nails Design with Hearts | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7277
Short Red and Yellow Valentine Nails Design with Hearts | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7277

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB91
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB91

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB219
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB219

Sunny Ombre Nails | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6312
Sunny Ombre Nails | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6312

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

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

Ombre Green and Yellow Easter Nails Design | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8046
Ombre Green and Yellow Easter Nails Design | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8046

Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Tropical Theme | Spring Nails- NB7974
Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Tropical Theme | Spring Nails- NB7974

Abstract Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails for Work | Spring Nails- NB7973
Abstract Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails for Work | Spring Nails- NB7973

Flower Design for Matte Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7972
Flower Design for Matte Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7972

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

Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Flowers | Spring Nails- NB7970
Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Flowers | Spring Nails- NB7970

Coffin Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Blossoms | Spring Nails- NB7969
Coffin Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Blossoms | Spring Nails- NB7969

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 Nails with Reverse French Manicure | Spring Nails- NB7967
Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Reverse French Manicure | Spring Nails- NB7967

Ombre Gradient Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Blossoms | Spring Nails- NB7966
Ombre Gradient Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Blossoms | Spring Nails- NB7966

Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Ring Finger Design | Spring Nails- NB7965
Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Ring Finger Design | Spring Nails- NB7965

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

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

Ombre Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7962
Ombre Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7962

Gradient Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails with Embellishments | Spring Nails- NB7961
Gradient Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails with Embellishments | Spring Nails- NB7961

A butterfly Accent for Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7960
A butterfly Accent for Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7960

Spring Blossom Design for Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7959
Spring Blossom Design for Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7959

Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Shimmer Nails | Spring Nails- NB7958
Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Shimmer Nails | Spring Nails- NB7958

Minimal Design Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Matte Nails | Spring Nails- NB7957
Minimal Design Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Matte Nails | Spring Nails- NB7957

Ombre Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails with Blossom | Spring Nails- NB7956
Ombre Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails with Blossom | Spring Nails- NB7956

Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails Cuff Design | Spring Nails- NB7955
Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails Cuff Design | Spring Nails- NB7955

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

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

Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails with Lace Accents | Spring Nails- NB7951
Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails with Lace Accents | Spring Nails- NB7951

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

Ombre Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Flower Design Nails | Spring Nails- NB7949
Ombre Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Flower Design Nails | Spring Nails- NB7949

Tropical Theme Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7948
Tropical Theme Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7948

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

Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails Simple Design | Spring Nails- NB7946
Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails Simple Design | Spring Nails- NB7946

Rose Gold Accent for Yellow Nails Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7832
Rose Gold Accent for Yellow Nails Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7832

Yellow Almond Nails with Rose Gold Tips | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7829
Yellow Almond Nails with Rose Gold Tips | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7829

Yellow Nails with Rose Gold Accents | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7826
Yellow Nails with Rose Gold Accents | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7826

Yellow Nails with Dots and a Cute Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7791
Yellow Nails with Dots and a Cute Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7791

X-long Ombre Yellow Nails with a Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7534
X-long Ombre Yellow Nails with a Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7534

Ocean Blue to Sunset Yellow Gradient for a Tropical Nail Art | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7362
Ocean Blue to Sunset Yellow Gradient for a Tropical Nail Art | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7362

Star Design for Glossy Blue and Yellow Nails | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7361
Star Design for Glossy Blue and Yellow Nails | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7361

Alternating Yellow and Blue Ombre Nails with Star | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7360
Alternating Yellow and Blue Ombre Nails with Star | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7360

Star Design for Blue to Yellow Gradient Nails | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7359
Star Design for Blue to Yellow Gradient Nails | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7359

Ocean Blue and Sunset Yellow Nails With Tiny Stars | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7358
Ocean Blue and Sunset Yellow Nails With Tiny Stars | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7358

Yellow Nails Featuring Hand-Painted Sunflower | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7349
Yellow Nails Featuring Hand-Painted Sunflower | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7349

Tiny Sunflower Design for Pastel Yellow Nails | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7348
Tiny Sunflower Design for Pastel Yellow Nails | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7348

Short Red and Yellow Valentine Nails Design with Hearts | Red Valentine
Short Red and Yellow Valentine Nails Design with Hearts | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7277

Red Accents for Short Yellow Nails | Red Valentine
Red Accents for Short Yellow Nails | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7274

Black Cat for Bling Yellow Nails Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7118
Black Cat for Bling Yellow Nails Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7118

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

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