Colour pair
Charcoal and Mustard: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Charcoal 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.
charcoal
mustard
The two colours
What charcoal and mustard each bring
charcoal
A dark, slightly softer alternative to black. It is formal without being severe, and pairs with both black and brown shoes.
Works best as: Suits, trousers, coats and winter knits.
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%
Charcoal leads
Charcoal 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, charcoal as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with charcoal and mustard
Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.
Questions
Quick answers
Does charcoal go with mustard?
Yes. Charcoal is a neutral, so it lets mustard be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with charcoal and mustard?
Black, white, cream, light grey, grey, 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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