Colour pair
Green and Mustard: Do They Go Together?
Yes, with care. Green and mustard can work together if a neutral anchors the outfit. Either colour can go on top; keep the lighter one closer to the face if you want it to look fresh.
green
mustard
The two colours
What green and mustard each bring
green
A true, saturated green. Fresh and confident, it's an accent colour that works best with neutrals.
Works best as: One accent piece.
mustard
A deep, warm yellow with a brown cast. Autumnal and vintage-feeling, it's easier to wear than bright yellow.
Works best as: Knitwear, skirts 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%
Green leads
Green as the main piece, mustard as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Mustard leads
The other way round: mustard as the main piece, green as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with green and mustard
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 green go with mustard?
Yes, with care. Green and mustard can work together if a neutral anchors the outfit.
What colours go with green and mustard?
Black, white, cream, light grey, grey, charcoal work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
Keep going
Each colour on its own
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