Yellow is a controversial color.
People are afraid of it.
They fear that they'll be swathing themselves in a college textbook highlighter shade.
They fear their retinas will be scarred and lead to permanent disfigurement.
But yet, yellow used correctly does something no other hue can.
It's vibrant, fresh, energetic, cheerful, and stylish.
It intensifies whatever it's paired with, as yellow is often the lightest and brightest shade in a palette, which helps the deeper, richer shades shine.
Take this rug:
The colors would not be nearly as fresh without some yellow to offset them.
I think I might need this rug for the studio.
This acidic yellow shade makes purple pop.
The addition of hot pink lends this coat a juicy, sun-ripened feel. And given that there's a 16 week wait for it at Boden, people are craving this combination for spring.
What say you? Have you had a retina-searing yellow experience?