Butter yellow is the chic new neutral for spring and summer 2023

Not quite beige, not bright yellow – that sweet spot in between (Picture: Asos/And Other Stories/Zara/Getty)

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Not quite beige, but still on the neutral side, this buttery hue is great if you want to brighten up your wardrobe without looking garish.

Yellow is a dreamy colour for sunny days, but it can be pretty… divisive.

From mustard to neon, the vibe you can give off with different shades can vary wildly, and it certainly isn’t to everybody’s tastes.

But opting for a delicate, nearly-neutral butter yellow makes a sunny statement without being overpowering.

Classy and understated, this beige-adjacent hue is warm, welcoming, and great for livening up otherwise stuffy occasion-wear, as we saw on the likes of Pippa Middleton and Finnegan Biden (granddaughter of the US President) at the coronation.

Finnegan Biden made a monochrome statement that could have been overpowering in a less delicate shade (Picture: ANDREW MATTHEWS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Pippa paired her coat dress with a matching yellow hat (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

If this has got you itching for some shopping inspo, read on, because we’ve put together a list of some of our top pics below…

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Multi strap layer mini dress, ASOS DESIGN, £28

Perfect for a summer wedding.

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Lace Tank Top, Cider, £12.90

We love a little lace moment.

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Knit crop top, Zara, 15.99

This would pair really well with blue jeans or jorts.

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Slinky Hanky Hem Cowl Neck Top, Missguided, £5

Something for the party girls.

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Bold crew sweatshirt, Obey, £54.00

Yes, yellow can be low-key.

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Slim-Fit Tweed Trousers, & Other Stories, £95

These trousers walk the line between ‘fun’ and ‘business time’.

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Revere poplin summer shirt, COLLUSION, £18.99

Festival fits, anyone?

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Not quite beige, not bright yellow. 

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