Colour pair
Light grey and Sage: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Light grey is a neutral, so it lets sage 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.
light grey
sage
The two colours
What light grey and sage each bring
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.
sage
A soft, grey-green. Calm and muted, it's the gentle green for spring and summer.
Works best as: Shirts, knits, dresses and trousers.
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%
Light grey leads
Light grey as the main piece, sage as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Sage leads
The other way round: sage as the main piece, light grey as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with light grey and sage
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 light grey go with sage?
Yes. Light grey is a neutral, so it lets sage be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with light grey and sage?
Black, white, grey, charcoal, navy, denim blue work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
Keep going
Each colour on its own
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