Colour pair
Lavender and Tan: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Tan is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing. Most outfits put lavender on top and tan on the feet.
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Outfits
Outfits with lavender and tan
Most outfits put lavender on top and tan on the feet.
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Business · One accent colour
Smart casual · One accent colour
The two colours
What lavender and tan each bring
lavender
A pale, soft purple. Gentle and cool, it's a spring and summer pastel.
Works best as: Knits, shirts and dresses.
tan
A light, warm brown, the colour of natural leather. Relaxed and summery, it's the most casual of the browns.
Works best as: Shoes, belts, bags and sandals.
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%
Lavender leads
Lavender as the main piece, tan as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Tan leads
The other way round: tan as the main piece, lavender as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with lavender and tan
Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.
Questions
Quick answers
Does lavender go with tan?
Yes. Tan is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with lavender and tan?
Black, white, cream, light grey, charcoal, navy work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
How do you wear lavender and tan together?
Most outfits put lavender on top and tan on the feet. For example: lavender dress shirt, charcoal dress trousers, tan heels.
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Each colour on its own
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