Colour pair
Mustard and Rust: Do They Go Together?
Yes, with care. Mustard and rust sit next to each other on the colour wheel, so they blend (analogous). Either colour can go on top; keep the lighter one closer to the face if you want it to look fresh.
mustard
rust
The two colours
What mustard and rust 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.
rust
A warm, burnt orange-brown, like terracotta. Earthy and autumnal, it's the wearable version of orange.
Works best as: Knits, shirts, skirts 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%
Mustard leads
Mustard as the main piece, rust as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Rust leads
The other way round: rust as the main piece, mustard as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with mustard and rust
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 rust?
Yes, with care. Mustard and rust sit next to each other on the colour wheel, so they blend (analogous).
What colours go with mustard and rust?
Black, white, cream, light grey, grey, charcoal work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
Keep going
Each colour on its own
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