What colors go with green?

White, navy, khaki, coral and a deeper green: five partners that make a mid green look planned, never loud.

What to wear with green

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Green and white

Neutral base High contrast

White strips green back to its cleanest, so a mid green looks brighter and fresher against it than against anything else. The wide light-dark gap keeps the outfit crisp even when the green piece is large, such as a dress or a chunky knit.

When to wear it: Spring and summer, outdoors and in daylight: a green linen shirt with white jeans, a white tee under a green cardigan, a green sundress with white sneakers. It also suits a garden party or a daytime christening.

What to avoid: Pair a clear green with a clean white, not a yellowed one; an off-white with a beige cast makes the green look slightly sour. Keep heavy green wool away from flimsy white cotton so the fabrics agree on the season.

Suits: Deep Winter Bright Spring Bright Winter

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Green and navy blue

Neighbors on the color wheel Medium contrast

Blue sits right beside green on the wheel, and navy is a blue taken almost to dark. The shared coolness makes the pair look calm and collegiate, while the drop in lightness leaves green as the color people notice first.

When to wear it: Autumn through spring: a green crewneck over a navy shirt, navy chinos with a green polo, a navy blazer with a green knit tie. Tartans and rugby stripes often combine exactly these two, so a plaid scarf can tie them together.

What to avoid: A navy that leans purple can make the green look yellowish; pick one with a hint of green or grey in it. Avoid splitting the outfit evenly between the two, or it starts to look like a school uniform.

Suits: Deep Winter Bright Winter Bright Spring

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Green and khaki

Neutral base Medium contrast

Khaki is a warm, sandy neutral, and green worn with it picks up some of that warmth, which is why the combination feels outdoorsy and easy. The two sit at different depths, so the outfit has shape without a hard edge.

When to wear it: Weekends, travel and casual Fridays: a green polo or overshirt with khaki chinos, a green field jacket over a khaki tee, a khaki skirt with a green blouse. Brown leather shoes or a woven belt finish it.

What to avoid: Too much khaki under a green jacket drifts toward a safari costume or a work uniform. Keep at least one piece outside the pair, such as a white tee or blue denim, and skip greyish khaki, which dulls the green.

Suits: Warm Autumn Bright Spring Deep Autumn

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Green and coral

Opposites on the color wheel Low contrast

Coral is red softened with orange and light, and red is green's opposite on the wheel. That opposition makes both look more vivid, while coral's lightness keeps the result summery instead of festive.

When to wear it: High summer: a coral top with green shorts, a green dress with coral sandals and earrings, a green swimsuit under a coral cover-up. It suits vacations, beach weddings and long lunches outside.

What to avoid: Two equally strong blocks of coral and green compete; let one take most of the outfit and the other appear as shoes, a bag or part of a print. A pink-leaning coral tips the warm balance cold, so keep it peachy.

Suits: Warm Autumn Bright Spring Deep Autumn

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Green and dark green

Tonal: one color, light and dark Medium contrast

Dark green is the same hue with the light turned down, so wearing the two together builds a tonal outfit with depth and no conflict. The lighter green belongs higher up, close to the face, where it adds life.

When to wear it: Autumn and winter: a mid green shirt under a deep green cardigan or coat, a green scarf with a dark green parka, a flannel shirt checked in both. It works at the office and at weekend events alike.

What to avoid: Keep the two clearly apart in depth; shades only a step apart look like a mismatch rather than a choice. Match their undertones too, since a yellow-green next to a blue-green can look accidental.

Suits: Deep Winter Warm Autumn Deep Autumn

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Colors to keep away from green

- red #C8102E
Red is green's complement at the same mid depth and saturation, so the two pull at the eye with equal force and the outfit looks like a Christmas card. If you want the pairing, use a deep burgundy or keep red to a small accent.
- olive green #708238
Olive is green dulled with yellow and grey. Next to a clear mid green of nearly the same depth it looks faded, and the clear green looks loud in return. Choose one or the other, or swap the olive for khaki.

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Green has a reputation for being hard to match, and for a clear mid green, the family from grass green to kelly green, it is mostly undeserved. The hue sits between the warm and the cool half of the color wheel, so green clothes borrow warmth from yellow-based partners and calm from blue ones, and they get along with more colors than most saturated shades do. The one partner green does not forgive is a dull color at its own depth, which makes its brightness look faded.

Who wears it counts for more up by the face than lower down. A clear green flatters coloring with some brightness of its own and can drain soft, muted coloring, which usually looks better in sage or olive. If you own a single green piece, a sweater, a dress or a polo, white and khaki are the safe first partners, navy makes it office-ready, and coral or a darker green is where the outfit starts to look styled.

FAQ

What color pants go with a green shirt?

Navy, khaki, white and mid-wash denim all work. Navy or charcoal dress pants make a green shirt look office-ready, khaki chinos and jeans keep it casual, and white linen pants suit summer. Brown leather shoes and a brown belt pull the outfit together better than black, unless the green is very dark.

Do pink and green go together?

Yes, as long as the two differ in strength. Pink is a lighter red, so it keeps the energy of the red-green opposition without the holiday look. A pale pink shirt under a green sweater, or a green dress with blush accessories, works best; a bright pink against a bright green fights for attention.

Is green a warm or cool color?

Green sits between the two. Yellow-leaning greens such as olive, lime and moss read warm; blue-leaning greens such as emerald and teal read cool. A clear mid green is close to neutral in temperature, which is why it suits several seasons, from Warm Spring and Warm Autumn to Bright Winter and Deep Winter.

Do green and purple go together?

Yes, with some care. Blue sits between them on the wheel, so they contrast in hue while sharing a cool side, and at the same depth they compete for attention. Let one lead: a purple sweater over a green collared shirt, or a green dress with a purple bag and earrings. Clear, saturated versions of both suit bright or deep coloring best; on softer coloring, keep the purple to accessories.

Can you wear grey with green?

Light grey works well with a clear green, especially in cool weather: a green sweater over a light grey shirt, or green knitwear with grey flannel slacks. Mid grey is harder, since its depth sits close to green's and the pair can look flat; lift it with a white shirt or silver jewelry.