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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

Spring Cream and Gold Nails
Spring Cream and Gold Nails

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

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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB206
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB206

Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB288
Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB288

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

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

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

Mustard Yellow Nails

Colorful Dots with Flowers
Colorful Dots with Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

V Day Simpsons Nails
V Day Simpsons Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Grid Check Nails
Grid Check Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

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

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

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

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

Butter Yellow Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Canary Yellow Nails

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

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

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

Green and Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4753
Green and Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4753

Neon Spring Nails
Neon Spring Nails

Cdanails

Bright Color Nails for Spring
Bright Color Nails for Spring

Amanda.sudolll

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

Matte Green and Yellow Nails with Rhinestone | Embellished Nails - NB4952
Matte Green and Yellow Nails with Rhinestone | Embellished Nails - NB4952

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

Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB301
Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB301

Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Yellow Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4957
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Yellow Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4957

Short Yellow Nails

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

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

Matte Pink and Yellow Nails
Matte Pink and Yellow Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Sunshine Yellow Nails
Sunshine Yellow Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Yellow Outline Design for Cute Polka Dot Nails | Outline Nails - NB5382
Yellow Outline Design for Cute Polka Dot Nails | Outline Nails - NB5382

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

Hand-Painted Birds on Short Nails
Hand-Painted Birds on Short Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Yellow Toenail Designs

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

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

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

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

Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866
Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866

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