One of the best-kept secrets to looking stylish is knowing how to match colors. Whether you’re dressing for work, a date, or just a casual outing, the right color combinations can completely transform your look. Here’s a simple and practical guide to matching colors based on a wardrobe color chart that works for any closet!
🧥 Basic Colors & Their Best Matches
White: Matches with all dark and bright shades – it’s the most versatile color.
Beige: Pairs well with black, burgundy, red, and green.
Grey: Goes great with brown, olive green, pale blue, red, and other bright/pale colors.
Sky Blue: Works with burgundy, forest green, magenta, purple, and white.
Pink: Looks great with purple, beige, light blue, and navy.
Yellow: Matches with black, brown, grey-blue, and navy.
Orange: Combines well with white, yellow, black, and dark green.
Black: Matches with white, beige, and bold clear shades (avoid pastels).
Brown: Goes with white, beige, black, red, and green.
Navy: Pairs well with white, beige, yellow, pink, and green.
Green (all shades): Matches with white, beige, mint, yellow, navy, and black.
Red (all shades): Pairs nicely with white, beige, light blue, navy, black, and brown.
Purple: Looks great with white, beige, aqua, pastel pink, denim blue, and brown.
✔ Foolproof Color Combinations
Dark outfit and coat, light hat and gloves, dark shoes and bag.
Dark outfit, light coat and hat, dark gloves, bag, and shoes.
All dark colors, except for light gloves.
All dark colors, except for the hat.
All light colors, with a dark hat as contrast.
Shoes and gloves in the same color for a balanced look.
💡 Pro Styling Tips:
Stick to 2–3 main colors in your outfit to maintain balance and style.
Use neutrals (white, black, beige, grey) as your base tones.
Add a pop of color with accessories like a bag, hat, or scarf.
Mix textures if you’re wearing similar shades to keep it visually interesting.
