Quick answer
Yellow braces score 0 out of 100 on our Tooth Brightness Index, so yellow can make teeth look more yellow. Stain risk is low, and yellow ranks number 22 of 27 colours overall. Yellow looks best paired with black, royal blue and navy blue.
Yellow braces at a glance
Yellow looks bright and playful in the band itself, but it makes teeth look less white next to it.
How yellow braces look on a real smile
All four pictures are the same real smile. Only the bands, the pattern or the tooth shade change.
Do yellow braces make teeth look whiter?
Yellow can make teeth look more yellow. It scores 0 out of 100 and ranks number 27 of 27 colours for whiteness. Light or warm colours like yellow are close to the colour of enamel or add to its yellow tint. Here is how the score changes with your natural tooth shade:
| Tooth shade | Score | Compared with navy |
|---|---|---|
| Very white (B1) | 0 | -81 points |
| Natural (A1) | 0 | -81 points |
| Warm (A2) | 0 | -80 points |
| More yellow (A3) | 0 | -80 points |
Scores come from each colour's measured lightness and hue against four real tooth shades. How the Tooth Brightness Index works.
Best colours to pair with yellow
Each picture alternates yellow with a partner colour, tooth by tooth. Tap one to open it in the picker.
Who yellow braces suit
Short themed looks, such as team colours or summer, especially alternated with a dark shade.
Worth knowing
Yellow scores zero on our whiteness scale. If you love yellow, alternate it with black or navy, or choose turquoise for a bright summer look.
Similar colours to compare
| Colour | Brightness | Stain risk | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 0 | Low | This page |
| Red | 26 | Low | Red braces |
| Burgundy | 58 | Low | Burgundy braces |
| Orange | 8 | Low | Orange braces |
| Black | 74 | Low | Black braces |
| Navy Blue | 80 | Low | Navy Blue braces |
See all 27 colours in the braces colors guide, the ranked list, or let the quiz pick for you.
Try it on your own smile
Spin the wheel, mix two colours and see the Tooth Brightness score live.
Common questions
Do yellow braces make your teeth look yellow?
Yes. Yellow bands sit next to enamel that already has a slight yellow tint, which makes that tint more noticeable. Dark cool colours do the opposite.
Do yellow braces make your teeth look whiter?
Yellow scores 0 out of 100 on our Tooth Brightness Index, number 27 of 27 colours, so it can make teeth look more yellow. On very white teeth it scores 0, and on more yellow teeth 0.
Do yellow braces stain?
Yellow has a low stain risk (0 out of 100). Dark and strongly coloured bands hide pigments from coffee, tea, curry and cola. Bands are replaced at every adjustment, usually every 4 to 8 weeks.
What colors go with yellow braces?
Yellow pairs well with black, royal blue and navy blue. Alternate the two colours tooth by tooth, or put one on the top teeth and the other on the bottom.
