Colour pair
Burgundy and Light grey: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Light grey is a neutral, so it lets burgundy 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.
burgundy
light grey
The two colours
What burgundy and light grey each bring
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.
light grey
A cool, pale neutral that reads calm and modern. It is softer than white and pairs easily with pastels and dark neutrals.
Works best as: Sweatshirts, knits and summer suits.
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, light grey as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Light grey leads
The other way round: light grey as the main piece, burgundy as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with burgundy and light grey
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 light grey?
Yes. Light grey is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with burgundy and light grey?
Black, white, grey, charcoal, navy, denim blue work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
Keep going
Each colour on its own
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