What colors go with purple?
Purple is a statement colour. It works best when the rest of the outfit is simple, and in deeper shades it reads as almost neutral.
Best colors with purple
- Grey. Calm and quiet, and lets purple be the one colour.
- Black. Dark and elegant.
- White. Clean contrast.
- Cream. Softer than white, good with deep purple.
- Olive. An unexpected, earthy pair.
- Camel. Warm against cool.
Colors to be careful with
- Red. A strong, hard-to-judge pair. Try deep plum with burgundy before anything brighter.
- Pink. Can work in tonal shades; mismatched ones look off.
Three outfits
- Purple knit, grey trousers, white sneakers.
- Plum dress, black tights, black boots.
- Lavender shirt, cream trousers, tan shoes.
A styling tip
Deep plum and aubergine are the easiest purples to style. Start there.
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Questions
What colors go with purple?
Grey, Black, White, Cream, Olive, Camel all go well with purple. Calm and quiet, and lets purple be the one colour.
What colors should I avoid with purple?
Red: A strong, hard-to-judge pair. Try deep plum with burgundy before anything brighter. Pink: Can work in tonal shades; mismatched ones look off.
How do I wear purple without it looking dull?
Deep plum and aubergine are the easiest purples to style. Start there.
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