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Carys

Yellows Paint

Carys is a lively yellow with a clean, buttery cast and a clear lightness at #FFE57B. It sits in Little Greene’s Yellows and reads as fresh rather than deep or earthy.

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About this colour

On a wall, this shade feels warm and open, with enough brightness to lift a room without turning chalky. In north-facing light it can look a touch gentler and more mellow, while in south-facing rooms it becomes sunnier and more vivid. Because it carries a little softness as well as clarity, it sits well beside natural oak, painted joinery, and warmer neutrals. It also works neatly against upholstered pieces in pale linen, small-scale checks, or restrained stripes where the yellow can stay confident without crowding the room.

How to use it

Carys suits kitchens, boot rooms, and lighter living spaces where woodwork needs a cheerful note. It pairs well with cream-painted trims, honeyed timbers, and upholstery in stone, biscuit, or muted green.

A bright yellow like this will read warmer and softer on the wall than it does on the card.

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