Colour pair
Burgundy and Forest green: Do They Go Together?
Yes, with care. Burgundy and forest green can work together if a neutral anchors the outfit. Either colour can go on top; keep the lighter one closer to the face if you want it to look fresh.
burgundy
forest green
The two colours
What burgundy and forest green each bring
A signature pairing. Two deep jewel tones, rich for winter.
burgundy
A deep red-purple wine colour. Rich, warm and autumnal, it adds depth to neutrals without shouting.
Works best as: Knits, dresses, loafers and trousers.
forest green
A deep, dark green. Rich and autumnal, it behaves almost like a neutral in winter wardrobes.
Works best as: Knits, coats, trousers.
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%
Burgundy leads
Burgundy as the main piece, forest green as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Forest green leads
The other way round: forest green as the main piece, burgundy as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with burgundy and forest 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 burgundy go with forest green?
Yes, with care. Burgundy and forest green can work together if a neutral anchors the outfit.
What colours go with burgundy and forest green?
Black, white, cream, light grey, grey, charcoal work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
Keep going
Each colour on its own
Verdicts and outfits come from published colour and dress-code rules, not paid placement; garment images are AI-generated illustrations of generic pieces. How we decide