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Colour pair

Khaki and Lavender: Do They Go Together?

Best

Yes. Khaki is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing. Most outfits put khaki as the jacket or coat and lavender on top.

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Outfits

Outfits with khaki and lavender

Most outfits put khaki as the jacket or coat and lavender on top.

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Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.

The two colours

What khaki and lavender each bring

khaki

The classic chino colour: a warm, light sand with a green-brown hint. Casual and relaxed, it is at home in spring and summer.

Works best as: Chinos, shorts and trench coats.

lavender

A pale, soft purple. Gentle and cool, it's a spring and summer pastel.

Works best as: Knits, shirts and dresses.

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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    Khaki leads

    Khaki as the main piece, lavender as the second, black as the accent.

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    Lavender leads

    The other way round: lavender as the main piece, khaki as the second.

Add a third

Colours that go with khaki and lavender

Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.

Questions

Quick answers

Does khaki go with lavender?

Yes. Khaki is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing.

What colours go with khaki and lavender?

Black, white, cream, light grey, charcoal, navy work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.

How do you wear khaki and lavender together?

Most outfits put khaki as the jacket or coat and lavender on top. For example: khaki trench coat, lavender dress shirt, charcoal dress trousers, black heels.

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Each colour on its own

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