One of the main colors of the palette is yellow. The combination of yellow and its shades with other colors is a popular and relevant trend in modern fashion. Many designers and fashion designers like to use yellow shades in clothes.
The meaning of yellow and its psychological perception by others
Most people traditionally associate yellow with the sun. Also, the association of yellow with gold is often found. Psychologists define this color as very positive, joyful, cheerful, eye-catching.
In psychology, yellow is a pretty positive color. For people suffering from depression, prone to stressful conditions, psychologists and psychotherapists recommend surrounding themselves in yellow: choose bright, sunny clothes. It is known that depressed people lose their ability to work, become lethargic and sleepy.
And the yellow color increases concentration of attention and promotes the development of intellectual abilities in children of primary school age. Yellow shades even increase appetite. Most people perceive yellow positively, causing feelings of happiness and joy. Likewise, people dressed in yellow give the impression of cheerful and bright personalities.
Typically, yellow clothing is preferred by leaders, confident people and those who want to draw attention to their person. Moreover, psychologists note that yellow shades attract attention in the same way as red ones.
If yellow is a person's favorite color, then this means that a person has an easy character, quickly adapts to new circumstances, does not differ in overly responsibility and is a freedom-loving person.
Who is yellow for the color type of appearance
Yellow color and its various combinations with other colors are suitable for people of almost all color types, except for:
- dark autumn (orange shades are more suitable for such representatives);
- mild summer (the palette contains only pastel grayish-bluish tones, as well as pink and red);
- cold winter (the brightest color for them is scarlet);
- dark winter (the palette contains mainly deep noble colors).
The main color types are: winter, spring, summer and autumn. In turn, these color types are subdivided according to the type of contrast in appearance and color of skin and hair.
Subtypes are also defined:
- winter: clean winter, dark winter, cold winter;
- spring: pure spring, light spring, warm spring;
- summer: bright summer, mild summer, cold summer;
- autumn: warm autumn, dark autumn, mild autumn.
A distinctive feature of the winter color type is a contrasting appearance - very light porcelain or translucent skin, comparable in color to paper, and dark, black, dark blond hair, but always with a cold shade. Eye color can be blue, gray or mixed.
Shades of yellow are suitable only for clean winter and these shades are muted, a bit like orange or the color of a yellowed page.
The spring color type is distinguished by fairly light blond, wheaten, blond hair and warm, golden skin. Facial features are clear, but not "sharp", there may be freckles on the face. Yellow is suitable for all types of spring. For clean and light spring, a shade of yellow is suitable, similar to the color of egg yolk. That is, it is quite warm, soft and cozy.
And in a warm spring, peach and apricot are suitable, only slightly orangey. The summer color type is not as contrasting as the winter one. Summer has cold, fair skin and blonde ash hair. Blond Scandinavians, blond Slavs are classic examples.
Yellow is only suitable for cold and light summers.
The cold summer is characterized by opal, fawn, cream, milky shades of yellow and champagne. And for a bright summer - straw or cloth. The fall color type is a non-contrasting type of appearance. Representatives have warm skin of olive, swarthy, reddish hue. Ivory skin is also common.
The hair is usually dark brown with a red tint or very warm, and also with a mahogany tint. Yellow is suitable for warm and mild autumn. The shade of yellow is peach.
Basic popular shades of yellow
One of the most popular shades of yellow is the plumage of the oriole. This shade is distinguished by the presence of a white tint. The color is very fresh, summer. Dresses and long skirts made of flowing fabric of this color are quite popular. This shade goes well with beige and black.
Lemon color is quite popular. Unlike "classic" yellow, it has brownish and grayish tints. It goes well with emerald, light blue, gray, blue, orange, turquoise, burgundy, brown, nutty. Light summer dresses are often made from lemon-colored fabric.
At the peak of popularity is a shade called "lime punch". Stylists call him "cocky and rich." A distinctive feature of the color is the presence of a light shade of dried grass. Perfect for the warm season. Has the ability to "refresh" the appearance.
The shade goes well with light pastel colors (dusty rose, peach and others), with shades of blue and with black. The shade called "yellow primrose" is also well known. Its distinctive feature is a cold undertone. This floral shade goes well with niagara, lapis lazuli and hazelnut.
Yellow as a base color and as an addition to other colors
According to many stylists, yellow can be used as a base color and it is not at all difficult to combine it with other colors. A distinctive feature of the basic shades is that they are neutral, combined with most other colors and shades, and are based on white. That is, the basic colors are "whitened" and pastel.
The yellow palette of shades includes:
- cream;
- peach;
- opal;
- straw;
- sand;
- pale sandy;
- light mustard;
- opal;
- fawn or buffalo skin;
- pear;
- gamboge;
- yellow Crayola;
- kraiol apricot;
- red sand;
- wheat;
- old flax.
All base shades of yellow blend beautifully with other colors and are neutral. You need to choose the base color based on the color of the skin so that the base shade almost merges with it. The combination of yellow with other colors is most often used as an accent in the image.
Bright and juicy yellow goes well with deep blue, green, burgundy shades.
To accentuate, you must use one, maximum two wardrobe items. Quite often, stylists create a neutral look with an accent in the form of a yellow bag or yellow shoes.
It is permissible to use two accents: a bright blouse and shoes. But they must definitely complement and emphasize each other. For example, the blouse might be Persian lilac, while the shoes might be muted yellow.Or bright pink, purple, purple lipstick and yellow handbag, bracelet or sandals.
It is important to remember that if a woman has a cold color type, then she can use warm yellow shades, but they need to be placed as far away from the face as possible. For example, put on yellow skirts, shoes and add yellow clutches and handbags to the image.
Rules for combining yellow with other colors
Being able to correctly combine colors is the basis of stylistic foundations. The color yellow is quite difficult in combination, so it must be treated with some caution. White is the basic color, it goes well with yellow.
The most successful duos are pairs: white + canary, white + olive, white + khaki, etc. White can be used on the upper part of the body (shirt, T-shirt, sweater), and a shade of yellow in the lower part (shoes or trousers). As a stylish accent to a white dress, it is recommended to choose a yellow handbag.
The combination of yellow and black is ambiguous. If the shade of yellow is bright and saturated, then the combination of clothes of this color with black clothes already creates an accent in the image. You should be careful about the combination of black and yellow stripes, you cannot overdo it. Yellow + black is a good combination for those who want to hide extra pounds (keep in mind, yellow is the top, black is the bottom).
A bright top and a black skirt are what you need.
Gray has a wide range of shades along with brown and beige. To combine gray and yellow in one look, you should choose muted shades of yellow, for example, lemon or dirty yellow. An outfit with these colors is suitable for the office and business meetings.
The combination of yellow with red or orange is eye-catching because it is too bright. You should not wear such intense outfits to the office or to business meetings, as there is a high probability that a woman will be perceived as frivolous. But this is an excellent combination for holidays, dates, carnivals, any celebrations and extraordinary events.
It is important to be careful with the red-yellow combination, because if you do not keep the balance, then the appearance will turn out to be pretentious. Yellow and all shades of blue and blue are just made for each other. Saturated yellows (the color of the plumage of the oriole, for example) go well with dark and muted blues. And the "whitened" yellows - to pastel blue and denim.
The combination of ultramarine, cobalt or azure with sunny yellow is perfect for a vacation outfit and a summer wardrobe. The combination of green and yellow creates the feeling of a fresh forest morning. Such compounds are great for blondes. It is especially worth noting that a duet of emerald and gold colors is a beautiful and fashionable combination.
Dim shades of yellow are suitable for green, similar to the color of leaves, stems, and herbs. Purple and yellow go well too. For a daytime look, you should choose light shades of purple: lavender, lilac, lilac, shades of orchid, iris, thistle. For the evening - a shade of lilac dahlia, plum, wine, purple, violet.
Yellow can be anything other than neon shades.
Combining yellow with brown is associated with earth and sun, honey and wood. Shades of yellow are suitable for shades of brown, containing tints of ocher, green, white, gray, burgundy. Images in such a combination are suitable for ethno, boho and militari styles.
Yellow accessories and shoes
If the look contains yellow clothes, then choosing yellow shoes or accessories is an unforgivable mistake. In this case, the shoes can be anything but yellow.
Accessories that are available in yellow include:
- handbags;
- scarves and stoles;
- silk scarves;
- Wrist Watch;
- earrings;
- rim glasses;
- hats;
- gloves.
All these accessories are necessary if the image lacks juiciness, brightness, emphasis on details.For example, a watch with a gold or yellow strap and a clutch can be matched to a dark blue jacket, white shirt and dark trousers. For a casual look of denim pants, a vest and white trainers, opt for a thin long yellow viscose scarf.
For a slight accentuation of red lipstick on the lips, it is better to wear yellow-rimmed glasses or large yellow earrings. In an ensemble, yellow sandals or shoes, as well as a hat, are well suited to a gray or blue dress. But try to choose only one wardrobe item, do not overdo it with accents.
For strict office suits, which usually include black and white, it is quite acceptable to pick up yellow accessories. For example, a purse, scarf, earrings, watch or shoes.
What yellow does not match
Yellow is quite versatile. After all, it is combined with brown, and with red, and with green. An exception is the combination of classic yellow with other shades of yellow. This image is difficult to perceive, and too complex in layout.
You should also be wary of combining neon yellow with other yellow colors. Usually, such combinations also look extravagant and pretentious. It should be noted that despite the fact that yellow is combined with black, such a duet is still undesirable. It is ambiguous in perception and often looks bold, defiant or even ridiculous.
Combinations of any colors, including yellow with other colors and shades, is a whole science. The stylistics are really complicated and, one might say, capricious. Often a combination of one color with one of the shades of yellow looks good enough, but with another shade it looks completely awkward. A little patience, practice, courage and you can add more yellow shades to your wardrobe.
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A wonderful color of the sun, summer, and good mood!