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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:

Vivi Silk Shirt in Evergreen Forest from Soft Surroundings
  • 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 Front Open Overlay Corduroy Short Overlay Front image 2
Moss Green Front Open Overlay by SeamsFriendlyIndia at Etsy with a persimmon-color top
From “What Colors Go With Teal Clothes?” from Kettlewell blog
  • Teal + blush, pink, coral, red, violet red/red violet, mustard, deep purple, charcoal, camel, navy, olive, brown
By Anthropologie Wine Velvet Burnout Top with a pink skirt
  • 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:

Changing Times Kimono - Eggplant
Changing Times Kimono from Angel Heart Boutique in an eggplant print with a top extender and jeans
  • 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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