Colour pair
Mustard and Olive: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Olive 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
olive
The two colours
What mustard and olive each bring
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.
olive
A muted, earthy green that behaves like a neutral. Utilitarian and warm, it looks strong in autumn and relaxed in spring.
Works best as: Chinos, cargo pants, field jackets and overshirts.
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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Mustard leads
Mustard as the main piece, olive as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Olive leads
The other way round: olive as the main piece, mustard as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with mustard and olive
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 olive?
Yes. Olive is a neutral, so it lets mustard be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with mustard and olive?
Black, white, cream, light grey, grey, navy work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
Keep going
Each colour on its own
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