Butter Yellow Elevated: The New Pantone Hue Inspiring Warm, Radiant Interior Design
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PublishedFeb 25, 2025 2:00 PM EST
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Pantone has introduced a new butter yellow hue that captures the essence of warmth and optimism in interior design. The color institute selected this shade in honor of a notable occasion, and the choice of butter yellow aligns naturally with an aesthetic built on radiant, inviting environments. The shade has become synonymous with brightness and approachability in living spaces.
"Drew Barrymore Yellow exudes a joyful glow, creating a space where everyone can shine. Inviting thoughts of pleasant relaxation, the creamy yellow is emblematic of a desire for happiness," Laurie Pressman, the vice president of Pantone Color Institute, wrote in the company's formal announcement.
This buttery yellow shade has been a preferred choice among interior designers for some time. Professionals have applied similar tones to kitchen cabinets, dining nooks, sofas, and even exteriors. With this newly designated hue receiving official recognition, it presents an ideal opportunity to incorporate the shade into residential spaces through these curated product selections.
Kitchen Accents in Butter Yellow
KitchenAid 2025 Color of the Year Artisan Stand Mixer, Butter, 5-Qt.
Much like Pantone, KitchenAid recently added a fresh hue to its stand mixer collection that captures the warmth and joy of baking as a design experience.
Wall Finishes in Warm Yellow
Color Atelier x Sarah Sherman Samuel
Buttercup Yellow — Limewash Wall Finish
Sarah Sherman Samuel's first-ever paint collaboration with Color Atelier remains a standout. The interior designer recommends using this limewash finish in a bathroom or playroom for a soft, luminous effect.
Storage Solutions in Sunny Yellow
The Lowdown in Butter — Storage Cabinet
U.K.-based brand Mustard Made's TV locker units offer versatile storage beyond the living room. This butter-yellow cabinet brings warmth to a laundry area by stashing extra detergent inside, or serves as a mudroom organizer for winter gear.
Floor Coverings in Ocher and Yellow
Athena Calderone x Crate & Barrel
Perpetuum Viscose Ocher Yellow Area Rug 6'x9' — Art Deco Floor Covering
Athena Calderone brings an Art Deco sensibility to the butter yellow trend with this graphic rug featured in her latest Crate & Barrel collection.
Bedding in Soft Yellow Tones
Soft Yellow + Willow Linen Pairing (Full) — Bedding Ensemble
When this hue reaches the bedroom, it transitions from an energizing accent to a soothing, restorative tone that enhances the comfort of the sleep environment.
Lydia Geisel
Home Editor
Lydia Geisel has been on the editorial team at Domino since 2017. Today, she writes and edits home and renovation stories, including house tours, before and afters, and DIYs, and leads our design news coverage. She lives in New York City.
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