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Denim blue and Forest green: Do They Go Together?

Best

Yes. Denim blue is a neutral, so it lets forest green be the accent without clashing. Most outfits put denim blue below the waist and forest green on top.

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Outfits

Outfits with denim blue and forest green

Most outfits put denim blue below the waist and forest green on top.

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Smart casual · One accent colour

Two neutrals with clear contrast: denim blue and black always sit well together.

The two colours

What denim blue and forest green each bring

denim blue

Mid-wash denim blue, the colour of classic jeans. It reads casual and relaxed, and behaves like a neutral against most colours.

Works best as: Jeans, denim jackets and chambray shirts.

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.

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    Denim blue leads

    Denim blue as the main piece, forest green as the second, black as the accent.

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    Forest green leads

    The other way round: forest green as the main piece, denim blue as the second.

Add a third

Colours that go with denim blue 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 denim blue go with forest green?

Yes. Denim blue is a neutral, so it lets forest green be the accent without clashing.

What colours go with denim blue and forest green?

Black, white, cream, light grey, charcoal, navy work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.

How do you wear denim blue and forest green together?

Most outfits put denim blue below the waist and forest green on top. For example: forest green sweater, blue jeans, black ankle boots.

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Each colour on its own

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