Glidden yellow paint colors
246 yellow paint colors from the Glidden deck. LRV ranges from 86 (lightest) down to 21 (darkest). Click any swatch to see how it cross-matches at the 10 other US paint brands.
Yellow is the highest-risk wall color in residential interiors — it can read cheerful and sun-warmed in the right room, or oppressive and dated under the wrong light. The trick is matching the warmth: pale butter yellows work in north-facing rooms that need warming up; saturated golds work as accent walls or in rooms with strong natural light; mustard and ochre work as front-door or cabinet colors more than as full-room walls.
All 246 yellow paint colors from Glidden
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Glidden's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Glidden yellow paint colors by room
4 roomsRooms where yellow paint commonly works. Each link jumps to that room's curated picks across every brand — Glidden included — so you can compare Glidden yellow paint colors alongside the alternatives in context.
Other Glidden color families
Yellow paint colors at other US brands
About Glidden yellow paint colors
What Glidden Yellows Actually Look Like
Glidden's yellow family runs warm and inviting, with most picks reading soft and buttery rather than electric. Lemon Ice is a pale, creamy yellow that barely tints a wall, while Winter Wheat warms it toward a soft golden cream. Yellow Rose is the most cheerful, a clear sunny yellow with real punch.
The lower range shifts earthy and gold. Mayapple Yellow holds a honeyed warmth, Soothing Green Tea blends yellow with a soft green-gray, and Glorious Gold deepens into an antique brass tone. At the bottom, Peas Please reads as an olive-leaning chartreuse. These warm yellows brighten a kitchen, breakfast nook, or kid's room, and the soft creamy picks work as gentle whole-room color that still feels neutral.
How To Choose A Glidden Yellow
Yellow LRV stays high in this family, from the low 20s at the olive end up to the mid-80s at the palest, so most picks reflect plenty of light. For a soft, almost-neutral wall, choose a pale pick like Lemon Ice or Winter Wheat in the high 70s or 80s. For a bright, energetic room, step into Yellow Rose or Mayapple Yellow. Use a deep gold like Glorious Gold for an accent rather than every wall.
Yellow is the trickiest hue to judge from a chip because light intensifies it, so a soft yellow can read much stronger on a sunny wall. Always sample on the actual wall and look at it in full daylight. Glidden mixes all of these at the paint desk in your chosen line, from budget Promise to Premium Plus.
Glidden yellow paint — frequently asked questions
What is a good soft Glidden yellow for a kitchen?+
Lemon Ice and Winter Wheat are pale, creamy yellows in the high 70s to mid-80s LRV that brighten a kitchen without overwhelming it. For more cheer, Yellow Rose delivers a clear sunny yellow with real punch.
Does Glidden have a gold or mustard yellow?+
Yes. Glorious Gold near LRV 42 reads as an antique, brassy gold, and Mayapple Yellow holds a honeyed warmth. These deeper golds work best as accents or in small, well-lit rooms rather than wall-to-wall.
Why does my Glidden yellow look brighter on the wall than the chip?+
Yellow reflects a lot of light, so it intensifies on a large sunny wall compared to a small chip. Choose a softer pick than you think you need, like Winter Wheat, and always sample on the wall in daylight before committing.