Colour pair
Denim blue and Teal: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Denim blue is a neutral, so it lets teal 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
teal
The two colours
What denim blue and teal 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.
teal
A deep blue-green that sits between warm and cool. Rich and unusual, it flatters many colourings.
Works best as: Knitwear, dresses 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%
Denim blue leads
Denim blue as the main piece, teal as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Teal leads
The other way round: teal as the main piece, denim blue as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with denim blue and teal
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 teal?
Yes. Denim blue is a neutral, so it lets teal be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with denim blue and teal?
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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