Colour pair
Brown and Mustard: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Brown is a neutral, so it lets mustard be the accent without clashing. Either colour can go on top; keep the lighter one closer to the face if you want it to look fresh.
brown
mustard
The two colours
What brown and mustard each bring
A signature pairing. Earthy autumn pairing.
brown
A warm, mid-to-dark earth tone that grounds an outfit. Less formal than black, and the classic leather colour.
Works best as: Shoes, belts, knitwear and trousers.
mustard
A deep, warm yellow with a brown cast. Autumnal and vintage-feeling, it's easier to wear than bright yellow.
Works best as: Knitwear, skirts and scarves.
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.
- 60%30%10%
Brown leads
Brown as the main piece, mustard as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Mustard leads
The other way round: mustard as the main piece, brown as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with brown and mustard
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 brown go with mustard?
Yes. Brown is a neutral, so it lets mustard be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with brown and mustard?
Black, white, cream, light grey, grey, navy work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
Keep going
Each colour on its own
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