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