Colour pair
Khaki and Purple: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Khaki is a neutral, so it lets purple 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.
khaki
purple
The two colours
What khaki and purple 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.
purple
A deep, saturated violet. Rich and dramatic, it reads cool and a little unexpected.
Works best as: Knitwear, dresses and accessories.
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%
Khaki leads
Khaki as the main piece, purple as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Purple leads
The other way round: purple as the main piece, khaki as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with khaki and purple
Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.
Questions
Quick answers
Does khaki go with purple?
Yes. Khaki is a neutral, so it lets purple be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with khaki and purple?
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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