Yellow Bedroom Paint Colours

It’s hard not to smile when you walk into a room decorated in yellow paint colours. This glorious colour family is guaranteed to revitalise any space, no matter how limited you are when it comes to square footage or natural light. 

Whether you’re using lemon-tinged neutrals or more intense colours, yellow shades will brighten up any room. Even a single yellow feature wall can bring the sunshine and leave you feeling inspired, helping you shake off that morning grogginess and prepare for the day ahead. 

Even if you’ve never decorated with yellow before, getting started with this eye-catching colour is easy. You can stick to lighter tones if you’re planning on painting every wall, or combine a more vibrant one with a low-key neutral accent colour. 

If your bedroom needs brightening up, there’s no better choice than yellow. Whether you’re in the mood for a modern makeover who prefer pastels, Johnstone’s Paint has plenty of irresistible paint colours to choose from. 

Why Paint Your Bedroom Yellow?

Yellow brings an unmistakable sense of energy to any space. It’s one of the main reasons why it’s become so popular as a colour for living rooms. In the bedroom, strong yellows can add warmth and make your sleep space feel more inviting. Perfect for helping you unwind at the end of an exhausting day. 

When you decorate your bedroom with bright yellow paint colours, you’ll have no issues getting going in the morning. With the curtains pulled back and sunlight pouring in, those yellow walls will get your day off to a great start. Do you typically reach for neutral colours to make your rooms feel bigger? Say goodbye to an all-white colour scheme and try decorating with pale yellows instead. 

Yellow walls also work well with all types of bedroom furniture. A saturated yellow will work wonderfully alongside an all-white bed frame, but solid wood pieces and natural tones work equally well. 

Our 10 Favourite Yellow Bedroom Paint Colours

Looking for some yellow inspiration before you unleash your creativity? We’ve chosen some of the best yellow paints in our range to give you an idea of what this uplifting colour family can do for your bedroom. 

If you’re sold on the idea of intense yellows in the bedroom, try using a softer shade instead. New Marigold is great for refreshing your sleep space, with its sun-soaked pigment and creamy hues making it ideal for decorating an entire room. 

Although there’s a dash of dandelion here, you can use this light yellow in place of any neutral. If it’s too light for your liking, embrace the sunshine by using a more intense shade for feature walls. 

Pale yellows can also work remarkably well in the bedroom. Crisp Candlelight is a superb choice if you’re aiming to brighten up a small bedroom, but will bring some sunflower-infused energy to a larger space. 

You can use this versatile shade anywhere you’d normally use a neutral. It works well with pure white and muted greys, but can also be used alongside a multitude of yellow and citrus tones for an altogether livelier bedroom colour palette. 

Are you looking for a vibrant yellow to decorate an east-facing bedroom? Bright Laughter will make an illuminating addition. Bringing together bright yellow and chartreuse green, it’s an ideal colour if you’re finally ready to say goodbye to dark and gloomy mornings. 

Despite boasting plenty of character, this green-tinged yellow is surprisingly understated. Nonetheless, it will bring some much-needed depth to those bedroom walls. Searching for complementary colours? You can use classic companions like grey, but you can also introduce other shades of yellow like lemon and mustard into the mix. 

Barely-there citrus colours can be used throughout the home, but they’re always a strong design choice for the bedroom. With its sun-kissed pigment and a hint of lemon, Silk Sails will serve as a brilliant base for your next decorating project. 

This citrus-inspired paint colour is a good option if you’re slowly warming up to the idea of yellow, but aren’t yet ready to embrace more vibrant shades. As it’s quite understated, it's a suitable all-wall colour. However, it also works nicely alongside classic complementary shades like pale grey and off-white, as well as a multitude of other yellow tones. 

If you’ve been looking for a more muted yellow, Maiden Hair could be what you’re looking for. This low-key glow stick yellow is rich in character, but won’t prove overbearing in a smaller sleep space. 

Thanks to its pared-back colour intensity, you’re free to use this yellow to decorate an entire bedroom. It’s also versatile and works alongside all styles of bedroom. Use it in nautical-inspired spaces with coastal accents or incorporate it into mid-century modern bedrooms. 

If you’re ready to experiment with a more daring yellow, think about giving Spiced Butternut a try. This sun-kissed yellow isn’t short on spice, making it an illuminating addition to any palette. Although intense, it can still be used to decorate every wall, but it also works incredibly well alongside more muted tones in a tonal bedroom. 

It’s just what you need if you’re finally ready to revitalise your bedroom with a sunnier palette. With a coat of this on your bedroom walls, you’ll have no trouble getting going in the mornings. 

If you’re a fan of citrus colours, but also can’t resist the appeal of earthier tones, Twinkle Little Star might be what you’ve been searching for. This irresistible paint colour combines citrus yellow with a subtle hint of mustard, making it a must for anyone who can’t say no to yellow. 

It’s ideal for brightening up a bedroom and welcoming the sunshine in the morning.  However, that mustard tint will also leave your space feeling warm and welcoming in the evening. 

Searching for a yellow that will leave your bedroom looking its best throughout the day? With Brandy Butter, you have a shade that will serve you well from dawn ‘till dusk. This pure skin-kissed yellow has an undeniable intensity which will brighten up a bedroom in the morning light. Once the sun sets, the richer notes of this paint colour will come into their own. 

You can stick to traditional complementary tones like light grey and white when putting together a bedroom colour palette. Would you rather play around with an all-yellow palette? Citrus tones and spiced shades can also work beautifully. 

If you’re looking for a pared-back yellow that still packs a punch, look no further than Butterfly Bush. This might be a subtle shade, but this lively hue combines zesty character with more mature mustard notes. 

Thanks to its sunny credentials, you won’t struggle to brighten up a bedroom with this yellow. However, its subdued pigment makes it far more versatile than many citrus colours. Try using it instead of something like taupe or terracotta if you’re planning a bedroom refresh. You can use earthy tones and classic grey to build an eye-pleasing colour scheme or bring some botanical energy to your bedroom with vibrant greens. 

You don’t have to go overboard when decorating a bedroom with yellow shades. Pita Bread might be a sun-soaked hue, but it’s pale enough that you can use it in almost any sleep space. 

It’s an obvious choice for a bedroom. The muted tones make it perfect for minimalist interiors, but this versatile yellow also works well alongside more traditional styles. If you’re keen to hold on to your favourite farmhouse decor, this yellow will serve as a great backdrop.