What colors go with grey?

Grey is a neutral that suits every colour. Light grey feels airy and modern; charcoal is serious and goes with everything.

Best colors with grey

  • Navy. A calm, grown-up pair. Grey trousers and a navy blazer is a standard.
  • Burgundy. Adds warmth to grey without shouting.
  • Pink. Pink and grey is soft and modern, and works on both light and dark greys.
  • Yellow. A bright pop against grey. Mustard works best.
  • White. Light, clean contrast for a minimal look.
  • Black. Tonal and easy: charcoal, grey and black in layers.

Colors to be careful with

  • Beige. Both are muted. Together they can look dull unless the textures differ.
  • Brown. Warm brown against cool grey can clash. Mid-brown with warm grey is safer.

Three outfits

  1. Grey sweater, white shirt, navy trousers.
  2. Charcoal suit, light blue shirt, burgundy tie.
  3. Light grey hoodie, black joggers, white sneakers.

A styling tip

Grey fabrics show texture. Mix a knit, a flannel and a smooth cotton in different greys.

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 grey?

Navy, Burgundy, Pink, Yellow, White, Black all go well with grey. A calm, grown-up pair. Grey trousers and a navy blazer is a standard.

What colors should I avoid with grey?

Beige: Both are muted. Together they can look dull unless the textures differ. Brown: Warm brown against cool grey can clash. Mid-brown with warm grey is safer.

How do I wear grey without it looking dull?

Grey fabrics show texture. Mix a knit, a flannel and a smooth cotton in different greys.

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