Colour pair
Denim blue and Purple: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Denim blue is a neutral, so it lets purple 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
purple
The two colours
What denim blue and purple 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.
purple
A deep, saturated violet. Rich and dramatic, it reads cool and a little unexpected.
Works best as: Knitwear, dresses and accessories.
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, purple as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Purple leads
The other way round: purple as the main piece, denim blue as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with denim blue and purple
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 purple?
Yes. Denim blue is a neutral, so it lets purple be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with denim blue and purple?
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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