Colour pair
Olive and Purple: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Olive 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.
olive
purple
The two colours
What olive and purple each bring
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.
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%
Olive leads
Olive as the main piece, purple as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Purple leads
The other way round: purple as the main piece, olive as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with olive and purple
Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.
Questions
Quick answers
Does olive go with purple?
Yes. Olive is a neutral, so it lets purple be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with olive and purple?
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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