Green’s popularity comes in surges (we all remember the sage green epidemic), so before the next surge, get clued up on the best colours to pair with green. Here are 10 amazing green outfit colour combos to help you out if you love wearing green but have ran out of inspiration on what to pair it with.
White
White is the easiest (and cleanest) way to contrast a green outfit. Play with shades and tones. Don’t assume all white is the same. Depending on your desired look, Cool and yellow greens will look great accented with a true stark white; muted tones of green work with both bright and off-white tones. Muted greens include sage and pistachio. Using a too-light shade of green with white may not provide enough contrast depending on the aesthetic you are hoping to achieve, so keep that in mind.
Green
Mix-match different shades of green to create contrast throughout a monochromatic outfit. Mint with bottle greens are a good start, or a neon green with a dark forest green for a bolder look; a sage green will mute out the brightness of the neon. Olive green and pistachio also work very well to soften brighter shades of green as they are soft, subdued shades. Feel free to just wear one shade of green throughout your entire look but if you do, remember you can also play with textures and patterns to add dimension to your look.
Blue
I have said it before, throw out the saying “blue and green should never be seen” because this combo is a classic. Think about it: blue makes up half of the green, so naturally, they look good together. If you are still on the fence, think about nature? Blue and green are always seen together in nature; it is a natural duo.
To master this combination, pay attention to tones. Pair an emerald with a teal or mint green with pale blue, and so on. You can also introduce a neutral to this palette if you want to add an extra layer; white looks great with both, as does a camel colour. Avoid making the third colour anything that could cause your outfit to clash. Channel your inner peacock; why not?
Pink
Green and pink are complementary colours; they are opposite each other on the colour wheel. Therefore you are bound to get a great contrast when matching the two. Pay attention to proportions when pairing these colours together; they are pretty distinct. You need to balance the colours; you may have a bolder combination than you envisioned, or it may appear disproportionate. Sage green and pale pink is a soft combination that is very feminine. Pistachio or olive green will look lovely with a deeper pink.
Grey
Grey looks great with green; this combination is fresh and clean. Grey will work well in bringing out the vibrancy of green, so experiment with vibrant greens with soft, cold greys. Charcoal and lighter green will also lend to a great contrast. As grey is neutral, you can experiment with all shades of green with grey; remember to work with tones for a cohesive combination.
Brown
I previously pointed out that trees and forests are evidence enough that these two colours work well together. Brown and green are both earth tones, and it is a natural combination that our eyes are already trained to see, so you can do no wrong when pairing these two colours. Feel free to play around with shades and different hues and see what appeals to your taste. Olive will remain an honourable mention when pairing colours with brown; I recommend you give it a go. I also love intense dark greens paired with brown; they create an elegant and chic aesthetic.
Yellow
Green and yellow work well together, but it is a combination that will likely scare many people as you imagine it to be quite bright. Brighter pairings are great for Spring and Summer. However, mustard shades and darker greens are great for an autumnal aesthetic. This combination definitely works, and there is evidence of this in nature, so go for it!
Black
This combination can be elegantly chic or highly contrasting, depending on the shades of green you use. Using sage and accenting with black can lend to a soft, elegant look, but using a neon green will bring a balanced, vibrant look as the black will soften the neon green. Remember, black goes with everything, so have fun and choose a shade of green that you wouldn’t usually pick. Ensuring a good level of contrast will prevent the combo from looking muddy.
Orange
Green and orange are complementary colours, so these two balance each other well naturally. Remember to stick to similar tones within the two colours for an effortless pairing. This is definitely a bolder combination, so if you want to mellow it out, go for soft shades of both colours.
Beige
Beige is very fool-proof to pair with every colour, green included. Like black, beige goes with just about everything. Beige and sage green look soft and elegant, but pairing beige with a dark forest green will look chic and sophisticated. Have fun with shades in this combination.
Until next time,
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