Colour pair
Olive and Teal: Do They Go Together?
Yes. Olive is a neutral, so it lets teal 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
teal
The two colours
What olive and teal 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.
teal
A deep blue-green that sits between warm and cool. Rich and unusual, it flatters many colourings.
Works best as: Knitwear, dresses and scarves.
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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Olive leads
Olive as the main piece, teal as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Teal leads
The other way round: teal as the main piece, olive as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with olive and teal
Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.
Questions
Quick answers
Does olive go with teal?
Yes. Olive is a neutral, so it lets teal be the accent without clashing.
What colours go with olive and teal?
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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