Colour pair
Mustard and Navy: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Navy is a neutral, so it lets mustard 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.
mustard
navy
The two colours
What mustard and navy each bring
A signature pairing. Warm yellow against deep cool navy.
mustard
A deep, warm yellow with a brown cast. Autumnal and vintage-feeling, it's easier to wear than bright yellow.
Works best as: Knitwear, skirts and scarves.
navy
The most versatile colour in a wardrobe: dark enough to be formal, soft enough to be casual, and it pairs with almost everything. It behaves like a neutral but has more life than black.
Works best as: Anything: suits, chinos, knits, coats, dresses.
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%
Mustard leads
Mustard as the main piece, navy as the second, white as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Navy leads
The other way round: navy as the main piece, mustard as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with mustard and navy
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 mustard go with navy?
Yes. Navy is a neutral, so it lets mustard be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with mustard and navy?
White, cream, light grey, grey, 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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