Colour pairings · Updated June 2026
What colours go with blue?
Blue spans the whole wardrobe — from pale chambray to deep navy — and pairs differently at each depth. As a rule it loves neutrals and warm accents, and sits happily next to other blues if you vary the depth.
6 colours that go with blue
Blue + White
Fresh and clean at any depth of blue.
Blue + Tan
Warm against cool — a perennial favourite.
Blue + Grey
Calm and tonal.
Blue + Coral
A lively warm accent against blue.
Blue + Brown
Earthy, grounded, easy.
Blue + Navy
Tonal blue-on-blue — vary the depth.
What to avoid with blue
- Matching the exact same blue head to toe
- Clashing cool greens
See blue on you
Build a capsule around blue, or try a piece on your own photo.
Frequently asked questions
What colours go with blue?
Blue pairs best with white, tan, grey, coral, brown. Blue spans the whole wardrobe — from pale chambray to deep navy — and pairs differently at each depth. As a rule it loves neutrals and warm accents, and sits happily next to other blues if you vary the depth.
What colours should you avoid with blue?
With blue, be careful of: Matching the exact same blue head to toe; Clashing cool greens. None of these are absolute rules — they're the pairings most likely to look off, so use them as a starting point and trust your eye.
Is blue a good colour for a capsule wardrobe?
Yes — blue is one of the most useful colours to build around because it combines with so much. Pick it as a core colour, add two or three of the pairings above, and you have a small palette where everything works together. That's the foundation of a capsule wardrobe.