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Denim blue and Red: Do They Go Together?

Best

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

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Outfits

Outfits with denim blue and red

Most outfits put denim blue below the waist and red on the feet.

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Smart casual · One accent colour

White with blue denim is the default casual pairing for a reason: clean contrast, no clash.

The two colours

What denim blue and red 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.

red

A pure, saturated red. The boldest accent there is: confident, festive and eye-catching.

Works best as: One statement piece or accessory.

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, red as the second, black as the accent.

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    Red leads

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

Add a third

Colours that go with denim blue and red

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 red?

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

What colours go with denim blue and red?

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 red together?

Most outfits put denim blue below the waist and red on the feet. For example: white linen shirt, blue jeans, red ballet flats.

Keep going

Each colour on its own

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