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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 - NB278
Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB278

Watercolor Cherry Nails
Watercolor Cherry Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Daffy Duck and Eggs
Daffy Duck and Eggs

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

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

Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB316
Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB316

Mustard Yellow Nails

V Day Simpsons Nails
V Day Simpsons Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Grid Check Nails
Grid Check Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Korean Blob Nail Art
Korean Blob Nail Art

Merkyri.nails

Lemon Yellow Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Butter Yellow Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Canary Yellow Nails

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

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

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

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

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Yellow?

Long Yellow Nails

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

Winnie the Pooh Extension
Winnie the Pooh Extension

Fasia.nails

Glossy Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB2598
Glossy Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB2598

Mouse and Cheese Theme Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8113
Mouse and Cheese Theme Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8113

Abstract Long Almond Nails
Abstract Long Almond Nails

Dashenkanails

Fall Wedding Misted Yellow Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5668
Fall Wedding Misted Yellow Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5668

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

Green and Yellow Vertical Gradient
Green and Yellow Vertical Gradient

_gabrielamanole

Short Yellow Nails

Mismatched colors for Chartreuse Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6397
Mismatched colors for Chartreuse Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6397

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

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Summer Seabird Nails
Summer Seabird Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

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

Sunshine Yellow Nails
Sunshine Yellow Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Yellow Ombre Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2004
Yellow Ombre Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2004

Embellished Yellow and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1992
Embellished Yellow and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1992

Glossy Yellow French Tips with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1973
Glossy Yellow French Tips with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1973

Yellow French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1968
Yellow French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1968

Yellow and White Olive Leaves Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1615
Yellow and White Olive Leaves Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1615

Yellow and White Olive Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1605
Yellow and White Olive Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1605

Pastel Yellow Sunflower Nails | Fall | Thanksgiving - NB1226
Pastel Yellow Sunflower Nails | Fall | Thanksgiving - NB1226

Yellow Sunflower Nails | Fall | Thanksgiving - NB1210
Yellow Sunflower Nails | Fall | Thanksgiving - NB1210

Green and Yellow Vertical Gradient
Green and Yellow Vertical Gradient

_gabrielamanole

Pastel Yellow Nails 3D French
Pastel Yellow Nails 3D French

_gabrielamanole

Sunshine Yellow Nails
Sunshine Yellow Nails

Ego_alinkha

Yellow Dandelion
Yellow Dandelion

Ego_alinkha

Lavender and Neon Yellow Nail Design
Lavender and Neon Yellow Nail Design

Amanda.sudolll

Easter Yellow and Nude Nails
Easter Yellow and Nude Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Yellow and Black French Manicure
Yellow and Black French Manicure

Matuszewsk.a

Matte Pink and Yellow Nails
Matte Pink and Yellow Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Yellow Almond Nails with Colorful Dots
Yellow Almond Nails with Colorful Dots

Paulina_migdalek

Gray and Yellow Theme for Easter
Gray and Yellow Theme for Easter

Paulina_migdalek

Calligraphy on Yellow Matte Nails
Calligraphy on Yellow Matte Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Yellow Nails with a Glitter Line
Yellow Nails with a Glitter Line

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Bee and Sunflower Yellow Nails
Bee and Sunflower Yellow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Yellow and Pink Textured Nails
Yellow and Pink Textured Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Sunflower Inspired Marble Nails | Summer Marble Nails- NB8332
Sunflower Inspired Marble Nails | Summer Marble Nails- NB8332

Neon Gradient Nails with Seashell Accent | Seashell Nails- NB8220
Neon Gradient Nails with Seashell Accent | Seashell Nails- NB8220

Bee and Honey Drips Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8149
Bee and Honey Drips Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8149

Cheese Tips and Mouse Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8119
Cheese Tips and Mouse Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8119

3D Mouse and Cheese Nails Design | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8116
3D Mouse and Cheese Nails Design | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8116

Mouse and Cheese Design for Ombre Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8114
Mouse and Cheese Design for Ombre Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8114

Mouse and Cheese Theme Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8113
Mouse and Cheese Theme Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8113

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

Simple Bunny and Carrot Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB7996
Simple Bunny and Carrot Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB7996

Textured Flower Nails Design for a Vintage Look | Spring Flower Nails- NB7919
Textured Flower Nails Design for a Vintage Look | Spring Flower Nails- NB7919

Rose Gold Details for Embellished Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7835
Rose Gold Details for Embellished Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7835

Cute Chicken for Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7790
Cute Chicken for Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7790

Cute Bunny Design for Neon Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7675
Cute Bunny Design for Neon Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7675

Simple Nails Design for 25th Birthday | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6885
Simple Nails Design for 25th Birthday | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6885

3D Flower Nails Design for Birthday | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6882
3D Flower Nails Design for Birthday | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6882

Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870

Textured Bright Color Nails for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6686
Textured Bright Color Nails for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6686

Embellished Chartreuse Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6403
Embellished Chartreuse Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6403

Mismatched colors for Chartreuse Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6397
Mismatched colors for Chartreuse Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6397

Chartreuse and Pink Matte Floral Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6393
Chartreuse and Pink Matte Floral Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6393

Chartreuse Nails with Silver Details | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6389
Chartreuse Nails with Silver Details | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6389

3D Flower Design for Chartreuse Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6387
3D Flower Design for Chartreuse Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6387

Feather-inspired Chartreuse Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6385
Feather-inspired Chartreuse Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6385

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