Colour pair
Purple and Sage: Do They Go Together?
Yes, with care. Purple and sage are complementary; because one is muted, the contrast looks deliberate. Either colour can go on top; keep the lighter one closer to the face if you want it to look fresh.
purple
sage
The two colours
What purple and sage each bring
purple
A deep, saturated violet. Rich and dramatic, it reads cool and a little unexpected.
Works best as: Knitwear, dresses and accessories.
sage
A soft, grey-green. Calm and muted, it's the gentle green for spring and summer.
Works best as: Shirts, knits, dresses 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%
Purple leads
Purple as the main piece, sage as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Sage leads
The other way round: sage as the main piece, purple as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with purple and sage
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 purple go with sage?
Yes, with care. Purple and sage are complementary; because one is muted, the contrast looks deliberate.
What colours go with purple and sage?
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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