What colors go with beige?

Beige is a warm neutral that makes other colours look rich. It suits relaxed, tonal outfits and is easy to build a wardrobe around.

Best colors with beige

  • White. Light and fresh. Beige with white is the base of many summer outfits.
  • Navy. A classic contrast. Beige chinos with a navy knit.
  • Brown. Tonal and warm. Mix a light beige with a deeper brown.
  • Olive. Earth tones that sit well together.
  • Burgundy. A rich accent against beige.
  • Black. Sharp contrast. Black boots or a bag keep beige from looking flat.

Colors to be careful with

  • Cream or ivory. Too close. The combination can look unplanned unless the fabrics differ.
  • Skin-coloured pieces. Beige very close to your skin tone can make the outfit look as if there is nothing there.

Three outfits

  1. Beige trench, white tee, blue jeans.
  2. Beige trousers, navy sweater, brown loafers.
  3. Beige knit set with a black bag.

A styling tip

Tonal beige looks best when you vary the shade and texture: linen, wool and cotton in three tones.

Thraed records the colour of every piece you scan, and virtual try-on shows you wearing a combination, so you can check a pairing before you put it on. See how virtual try-on works.

Questions

What colors go with beige?

White, Navy, Brown, Olive, Burgundy, Black all go well with beige. Light and fresh. Beige with white is the base of many summer outfits.

What colors should I avoid with beige?

Cream or ivory: Too close. The combination can look unplanned unless the fabrics differ. Skin-coloured pieces: Beige very close to your skin tone can make the outfit look as if there is nothing there.

How do I wear beige without it looking dull?

Tonal beige looks best when you vary the shade and texture: linen, wool and cotton in three tones.

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