Butter Yellow Is Fashion's New Favourite Neutral—5 Colours It Looks Great With

I don't know about you, but from where I'm standing, spring cannot come sooner. Met with relentless winds and persistent rain on the daily, just the thought of swapping my sopping raincoat for something a little more spring-worthy is enough to get me through the remaining days of winter. In preparation for the most optimistic of seasons, I'm setting my sights on rejuvenating my spring wardrobe. First thing on the agenda: a fresh colour trend. Spotted everywhere during Copenhagen Fashion Week, the style set is already swapping their beloved creams and greys for a less traditional but incredibly sleek buttery pale yellow tone.

Personally, I've been unsure of exactly how to work this shade into my wardrobe, but the more I look at it, the more it seems to blend as any other neutral would, whilst offering outfits a little more personality in the process. I turned my attention towards those who have been blending the shade into their capsules with ease, further encouraging me to do the same. So, if pale yellow has struck you as too tricky a shade to style, I can report that my research has proven the contrary.

Read on to discover the five colours that go best with pale yellow.

5 COLOURS THAT GO WITH PALE YELLOW

1. BLACK

Style Notes: Ordinarily, black would be a cop-out—doesn't it go with everything? But I've never worn black with yellow before for fear of looking like I'm wearing a bumblebee costume. But pale yellow? I'm a convert. Jet black will work hard to balance the sweetness of pale yellow, bringing depth and warmth to the light and airy shade and creating a very chic combination in the process.

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2. BLUE DENIM

Style Notes: The easiest way to perfect your spring-ready wardrobe and welcome in some lighter tones? Your trusty blue jeans. Naturally, you might be thinking, "What does butter yellow look like with blue?". Well, you'll be pleased to hear it looks great. In fact, pale yellow pairs with any lighter shade of blue, as well as ultra-deep tones like navy. The one shade I'd avoid is cobalt, mainly because it could come off as too vibrant against subtle yellow.

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3. WHITE

Style Notes: As with any colour you're not used to styling, pairing pale yellow with white is a great place to start. Creating a fresh and vibrant look, this combination is one I'll come back to time and again.

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4. KHAKI

Style Notes: A deep khaki pairing will juxtapose the pretty nature of pastel yellow, creating contrast in your outfit for an easy but elevated pairing.

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5. BEIGE

Style Notes: If you live in neutrals then adding pale yellow into your repertoire will help pep up even your oldest and most-worn pieces. This light, tonal pairing of butter yellow and beige creates a cohesive base that you can layer up with plenty of jewels and accessories.

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