Colour pair
Denim blue and Orange: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Denim blue is a neutral, so it lets orange 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.
denim blue
orange
The two colours
What denim blue and orange 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.
orange
A bright, warm orange. Energetic and summery, best as a single accent.
Works best as: A summer accent piece.
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%
Denim blue leads
Denim blue as the main piece, orange as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Orange leads
The other way round: orange as the main piece, denim blue as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with denim blue and orange
Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.
Questions
Quick answers
Does denim blue go with orange?
Yes. Denim blue is a neutral, so it lets orange be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with denim blue and orange?
Black, white, cream, light grey, charcoal, navy work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
Keep going
Each colour on its own
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