Colour pair
Mustard and Tan: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Tan 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
tan
The two colours
What mustard and tan 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.
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%
Mustard leads
Mustard 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, mustard as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with mustard and tan
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 tan?
Yes. Tan is a neutral, so it lets mustard be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with mustard and tan?
Black, white, cream, light grey, charcoal, navy work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
Keep going
Each colour on its own
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