Colour pair
Black and Green: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Black is a neutral, so it lets green be the accent without clashing. Most outfits put black as the jacket or coat and green on top.
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Outfits
Outfits with black and green
Most outfits put black as the jacket or coat and green on top.
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The two colours
What black and green each bring
black
The deepest neutral: sharp, formal and slimming, with no temperature of its own. It makes any colour next to it look brighter, which is why it's the safest background for a bold piece.
Works best as: Trousers, shoes, outerwear and evening pieces. Near the face it can look severe on light, soft colouring.
green
A true, saturated green. Fresh and confident, it's an accent colour that works best with neutrals.
Works best as: One accent piece.
How much of each
Colour recipes
The 60/30/10 rule: one colour for most of the outfit, one for a single piece, one small accent.
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Black leads
Black as the main piece, green as the second, white as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Green leads
The other way round: green as the main piece, black as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with black and green
Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.
Who it suits
Colour types this pair flatters
Questions
Quick answers
Does black go with green?
Yes. Black is a neutral, so it lets green be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with black and green?
White, cream, light grey, grey, charcoal, denim blue work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
How do you wear black and green together?
Most outfits put black as the jacket or coat and green on top. For example: black bomber jacket, green polo shirt, black jeans, black ankle boots.
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Each colour on its own
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