Colour pair
Khaki and Light grey: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and light grey always sit well together. Either colour can go on top; keep the lighter one closer to the face if you want it to look fresh.
khaki
light grey
The two colours
What khaki and light grey 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.
light grey
A cool, pale neutral that reads calm and modern. It is softer than white and pairs easily with pastels and dark neutrals.
Works best as: Sweatshirts, knits and summer suits.
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, light grey as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Light grey leads
The other way round: light grey as the main piece, khaki as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with khaki and light grey
Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.
Questions
Quick answers
Does khaki go with light grey?
Yes. Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and light grey always sit well together.
What colours go with khaki and light grey?
Black, white, charcoal, navy, denim blue, olive work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
Keep going
Each colour on its own
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