Colour pair
Brown and Tan: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Brown and tan are both earth tones with enough difference in depth. Most outfits put brown on top and tan on the feet.
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Outfits
Outfits with brown and tan
Most outfits put brown on top and tan on the feet.
Tap a colour dot on a card to swap that piece; only colours that still work are offered.
Casual · Tonal
Smart casual · Tonal
Smart casual · Tonal
Smart casual · Tonal
Tap a colour dot on a card to swap that piece; only colours that still work are offered.
Casual · Tonal
Smart casual · Tonal
Smart casual · Tonal
Business · Tonal
The two colours
What brown and tan each bring
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.
tan
A light, warm brown, the colour of natural leather. Relaxed and summery, it's the most casual of the browns.
Works best as: Shoes, belts, bags and sandals.
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, tan as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Tan leads
The other way round: tan as the main piece, brown as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with brown and tan
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 tan?
Yes. Brown and tan are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
What colours go with brown and tan?
Black, white, cream, light grey, navy, denim blue work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
How do you wear brown and tan together?
Most outfits put brown on top and tan on the feet. For example: brown cardigan, navy joggers, tan sandals.
Keep going
Each colour on its own
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