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Khaki and Red: Do They Go Together?

Best

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

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Outfits

Outfits with khaki and red

Most outfits put khaki as the jacket or coat and red on the feet.

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Business · One accent colour

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

Smart casual · One accent colour

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

The two colours

What khaki and red 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.

red

A pure, saturated red. The boldest accent there is: confident, festive and eye-catching.

Works best as: One statement piece or accessory.

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, red as the second, black as the accent.

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    Red leads

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

Add a third

Colours that go with khaki and red

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 khaki go with red?

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

What colours go with khaki and red?

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 red together?

Most outfits put khaki as the jacket or coat and red on the feet. For example: khaki trench coat, black blouse, black midi skirt, red heels.

Keep going

Each colour on its own

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