How To Best Use Drew Barrymore's Springy Pantone Color Selection

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Whether you couldn't get enough of her mischievous personality when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" was first released, you fell in love with her pure heart in "Never Been Kissed", or you never miss an episode of her current talk show, there's no denying that Drew Barrymore is an icon. Her bubbly personality, positive energy, and of course, her acting chops, have helped her achieve a decades-long career in Hollywood. Recently, the sunny celebrity celebrated her 50th birthday. To mark the occasion, Pantone surprised her on an episode of "The Drew Barrymore Show" with Drew Barrymore Yellow, her very own Pantone color. A creamy, fresh, lemony yellow, it perfectly encapsulates Barrymore's personality. From accent walls to throw pillows, there are a number of ways to best use the springy Pantone color selection around your home.

According to scientific literature reviewed by researchers at La Sierra University, yellow is one of the happy colors that will lift your spirits. Because using yellow can increase serotonin levels and positively influence our emotions, it's wise to incorporate it into almost every room in the house. Pantone describes Drew Barrymore Yellow as "a softly radiant golden yellow whose welcoming warmth and joyful glow creates a space where everyone can shine." It's an ideal color for kitchens, playrooms, dining rooms, and laundry rooms. Yellow is also an excellent color for basements lacking in natural light. If you are planning to pair Drew Barrymore Yellow with white trim, choose one with a warm undertone. It will also look excellent against blue, black, chrome or warm wood tones.

We think Drew Barrymore Yellow is very similar to Farrow & Ball's Sherbert Lemon and Benjamin Moore's Fresh Butter paint colors. But painting is just one of the savvy ways to incorporate yellow into your home decor. Instead of an accent wall, try adding the cheerful color through floor rugs or side chairs like the Roundhill Kelly Mid-Century Modern Yellow Velvet Armchair from Amazon. You could also incorporate throw pillows, blankets, or DIY one-of-a-kind wall art that incorporates the color in a subtle way. If you're still in love with your millennial gray decor but want to liven things up a bit, adding a few soft accessories in Drew Barrymore Yellow will do the trick.

There are a few ways we could avoid using the color, despite its radiant beauty. Whatever you do, don't use this or any other yellow on your home's exterior. A 2018 Zillow Color Analysis indicated that yellow exteriors sell for over $3,400 less than one painted another color. Instead, if you want to see the shade as you're pulling into the driveway, limit it to your front door. And because Drew Barrymore Yellow is a bright, potentially energizing hue, we would avoid using it on the walls in bedrooms where it could interfere with getting a good night's sleep. Instead, if you're like the many fans who are absolutely obsessed with the color, keep it limited to your bedroom's trim or a single piece of accent furniture, like a bedside table or dresser.