KitchenAid Yellow Stand Mixers and Color Matches

Best for
Keeping a tilt-head mixer dust-free

The KITCHENAID Fitted Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Cover is the easiest way to add Butter Yellow to your counter, and it is the natural companion to the Artisan below. It measures 14.4 by 18 by 10 inches and fits all KitchenAid tilt-head stand mixers that use a standard 3-to-5-quart stainless steel bowl. The listing notes recent design updates for a better fit.

It is made of 100% cotton in a heavy-duty quilted design, with a zipper back for easy on and off and a front pocket for attachments or recipe cards. It is machine washable. The listing names Town & Country Living as the manufacturer under the KitchenAid brand. Note the fit limit: it is designed for tilt-head models, so it suits every stand mixer in this guide but not bowl-lift models.

• Butter Yellow quilted 100% cotton
• Fits tilt-head mixers with 3-to-5-quart stainless bowls
• Front storage pocket
• Zipper back and machine washable

Best for
Collectors hunting a rare green-yellow finish

The KitchenAid 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer in Kyoto Glow is the pick for anyone who wants something less common than standard butter yellow. The listing calls the color rare and describes it as sitting between green and yellow, so expect a yellow-green tone rather than a pure pastel.

It comes with a Flex Edge beater and a glass bowl marked in liters and cups, which helps when you want to measure and mix in the same vessel. The description mentions 10 mixing speeds, the tilt-back head and metal construction that helps reduce walking on the counter. The listing does not specify the full set of included accessories beyond the beater named in the title, so confirm the box contents before buying. Glass bowls are heavier than stainless steel, so it suits a collector or style-first baker more than someone moving the bowl around a lot.

• Kyoto Glow green-yellow finish
• Glass bowl with liter and cup markings
• Flex Edge beater
• Tilt-head design and knob speed control

Best for
Bakers who want the classic butter yellow

The KitchenAid Artisan 5-quart tilt-head stand mixer in Butter is the headline yellow choice. The listing shows model KSM150PS with a metal body, 59 touchpoints around the bowl for thorough mixing and a 5-quart stainless steel bowl with a comfortable handle that is dishwasher safe. KitchenAid says it can mix 9 dozen cookies in a single batch using the flat beater.

The box includes the bowl, a coated flat beater, a coated dough hook, a 6-wire whip and a pouring shield, which the Classic below does not list. It has 10 speeds, a lockable tilt head and a hub for more than 10 optional attachments, from pasta makers to food grinders, sold separately. If you like the Artisan but not yellow, the listing says it comes in over 20 colors; our pink stand mixer guide covers another popular finish. Warranty is one year limited.

• 5-quart dishwasher-safe stainless steel bowl
• Flat beater, dough hook, 6-wire whip and pouring shield included
• 10 speeds with lockable tilt head
• Works with 10+ hub attachments, sold separately

Best for
Smaller kitchens and lighter baking loads

The KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head mixer, model K45SS, is here as the smaller, simpler alternative. The version in this listing is white, not yellow; the description says the Classic comes in a variety of colors, but it does not specify whether yellow is one of them.

It shares the metal construction, 59 touchpoints, 10 speeds and tilt-head lock with the Artisan, but uses a 4.5-quart stainless bowl rated for up to 8 dozen cookies. Included are the bowl, coated flat beater, coated dough hook and 6-wire whip; no pouring shield is listed. It suits smaller households or anyone who bakes in modest batches. The fitted cover above also fits it, since it uses a standard bowl within the 3-to-5-quart range. For a wider look at the lineup, see our stand mixer overview.

• 4.5-quart dishwasher-safe stainless steel bowl
• 10 speeds and tilt-head lock
• Metal construction
• 1-year limited warranty

Best for
Quick everyday mixing in small batches

The KitchenAid 5 Ultra Power Speed Hand mixer, model KHM512, is a compact option for quick jobs. The listing shows it in Aqua Sky, not yellow, and does not specify whether a yellow version exists. It offers five speeds, from stirring in nuts or chocolate chips at speed one to whipping meringue at speed five.

It includes two stainless steel Turbo Beater accessories that are dishwasher safe and release with a single-handed button press. A lockable swivel cord keeps the cable out of your way. It suits small kitchens and cooks who mix cookie dough or mashed potatoes now and then. If you want to knead bread or blend by hand, the 9-speed model gives way to more accessories.

Best for
Hand mixer users who want more accessories

The KitchenAid 9 Speed Hand Mixer, model KHM926, is the most complete hand mixer here. The listing shows it in Candy Apple Red. It has nine speeds, from stirring chunky mix-ins at speed one to kneading yeast dough at speed nine.

The kit is generous: two Stainless Steel Turbo Beater II accessories, a pro whisk, two dough hooks, a blending rod for smoothies and dressings, and a storage bag, all dishwasher safe except the mixer body itself. Warranty is listed as one year full replacement. It suits cooks who want most of a stand mixer’s range without the counter space. Our handheld mixer guide covers more options.

• 9 speeds
• Turbo Beater II, pro whisk, dough hooks and blending rod
• Storage bag included
• 1-year full replacement warranty