If you want a color combination that really stand out, yellow is a great place to start. To make yellow pop for all it is worth, you’ll need a neutral background color, like black or gray, preferably with blue undertones. To take it that extra step, think texture. A matte gray will absorb a lot of light, while the yellow reflects. See for yourself:

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Matte gray living room with pops of yellow.  Pretty darn striking!

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This cozy reading nook has matte gray walls with a blue undertone. See how the tiny amounts of yellow pop throughout the photo?

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This home office is too cool for school (yes, I went there, lol)! The walls are upholstered with matte gray leather. The petite desk is also gray, with a yellow runner, matched by a comfy-looking yellow chair.

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Now, I love bright colors, but my underlying fear is that I would get bored with it really fast. Do you have any experience with this? The good thing, though, is if you choose a neutral background color, you can change the whole look by replacing the yellow accents with another color:

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Gray and pink.

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Gray and orange.

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Gray and.. acid green?

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Gray and blue.

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What do YOU think?

Images borrowed from House to Home!

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