Love to Know What Colors Act as Neutrals?
I love to know what colors act as neutrals. Do you? Because then I can wear those colors with anything, never having to wonder if they go together. And neutrals are classic, so age doesn’t matter.
I just heard about colored neutrals as a special group of colors about a year or two ago. I got interested in learning what they are so that I could get used to using them for their versatility. In this post I collected the colored neutrals and then found what went best with them. But in the end, I still keep in mind that I can combine them with anything I want. Finally, I give a few ways to wear it to inspire you to create some new outfits.
What Colors Act as Neutrals:
- Olive/Moss/Forest Green (a.k.a.: Eucalyptus, Fern, Juniper, Army and Khaki green)
- Cinnamon/Russet/Rust
- Eggplant
- Wine/Burgundy/Merlot (also known as: Garnet, Ruby, Maroon, Cabernet, Bordeaux, Sangria, Port, Marsala, Oxblood)
- Teal
Here are the Best Color Pairings:
- Moss green + red, persimmon, lilac/purple, pink, light blue, teal (my post on how to wear greens is HERE)
- Olive + coral, violet red/red violet, purple, mustard, light blue, teal (my post on what colors go best with olive is HERE)
- Teal + blush, pink, coral, red, violet red/red violet, mustard, deep purple, charcoal, camel, navy, olive, brown
- Wine/Burgundy/Merlot + blush, pink, mustard, persimmon, teal, Wedgewood blue, light blue, moss, olive, forest green
- Cinnamon/Russet/Rust + brown, gray, navy, black, olive, pistachio, teal, Wedgewood blue, baby blue, wine, peach, aqua, deep purple
A Few Ways to Wear Colored Neutrals:
- Wear a colored neutral topper of any kind over a basic black or white top & jeans.
- Add a colored neutral kimono or duster to a plain, otherwise monochrome look. Accessorize with a long pendant or jewelry of choice.
- A colored neutral cardigan or other topper over a column of color (i.e., a rust cardi over a gray graphic tee + gray pants or leggings.)
- A monochrome outfit of just one colored neutral in different textures.
Let’s Connect!
Do you have any favorite colored neutrals? Do you have ways of combining them that you love? Please let us know by leaving a reply below!
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I love wearing traditional neutrals and colored neutrals! I love pea greens and brick red oranges, but I also love my tans and taupes!
Yes! They are all building blocks of a versatile wardrobe. 😉
I’m not good about adding color to my choices but you sure give me reason to do so. Beautiful choices!
This is a very cautious way to add color, knowing that these are neutral! 😉
How refreshing not to think of only nondescript colors as neutrals, Angie! This is fantastic!
Nice to know these colors are basics, isn’t it? Thanks for your feedback and enthusiasm!