Colour pair
Navy and Purple: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Navy is a neutral, so it lets purple 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.
navy
purple
The two colours
What navy and purple each bring
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.
purple
A deep, saturated violet. Rich and dramatic, it reads cool and a little unexpected.
Works best as: Knitwear, dresses and accessories.
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%
Navy leads
Navy as the main piece, purple as the second, white as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Purple leads
The other way round: purple as the main piece, navy as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with navy and purple
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 navy go with purple?
Yes. Navy is a neutral, so it lets purple be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with navy and purple?
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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