While I was helping one of my friends clean out her closet, she kept on saying, "I would have never thought that those two colors could go together..."
Color can be very confusing for people. How to match similar hues, how to put together patterns, etc.
Hopefully the below information will help you to rework some of your tired outfits. It is not always necessary to go out and buy a new outfit!
I found this great article about color matching. Below are excerpts that I found helpful:
Blue conveys importance and confidence without being somber or sinister, hence the blue power suit of the corporate world and the blue uniforms of police officers. Long considered a corporate color, blue, especially darker blue, is associated with intelligence, stability, unity, and conservatism.Using Blue: A deep royal blue or azure conveys richness and perhaps even a touch of superiority. Navy blue is almost black and is a bit warmer than lighter blues. Combine a light and dark blue to convey trust and truthfulness — banker's colors. Although blue is a year-round color, pastel blues, especially along with pinks and pale yellows suggest Springtime while deep blue is a colder weather color. Create a conservative but sophisticated look with subtle contrast by combining light and dark shades of blue.
Using Blue with Other Colors: Mix the color of blue with
green for a natural, watery palette. Add gray for understated elegance.
Sky blue and robin's egg blue, especially when combined with neutral
light brown, tans, or beige are environmentally friendly color combinations.
Throw in a dash of blue to cool down a hot
red or
orange scheme. Grab attention with the contrast of blue and
yellow.Dark blue with
white is fresh, crisp, and nautical. Red, white, and blue is a patriotic color trio for many countries, including the United States.
Use dark blue with metallic silver accents for an elegantly rich appearance.
Green is life. Abundant in nature, green signifies growth, renewal, health, and environment.Green with
blue produces echoes of nature - water and forest and can denote new beginnings and growth. Green with
brown, tan, or
beige says organic or recycled and can be a good color combination for packaging of those type of products. Tri-color combinations of green with
yellow and
black or
white are sporty, outdoorsy colors.
Purple with green can be high contrast, lively. Lime green with
orange and yellow is a fresh and fruity palette.
Red is power, hence the red power tie for business people and the red carpet for celebrities and VIPsA little bit of red goes a long way. Small doses can often be more effective than large amounts of this strong color. Multiple shades of red and even pink or orange can combine for a cheerful palette. Cool
blues provide contrast and tone down the heat of red. Light
pinks and
yellows are harmonizing colors that can work well with red if not too close in value such as dark red with a pale or golden yellow. Be careful using
purple. It can be an elegant combination but too much could be overpowering.Add a dash of red to a soft but sophisticated pink and
gray combo.
Considered the negation of color, black is conservative, goes well with almost any color except the very dark.
Be careful using black with very dark colors. It can work, but if the colors are too similiar they blend together. Black works well with bright, jewel-toned shades of
red,
blue, and
green. Black is the ultimate dark color and makes lighter colors such as
yellow really pop out. Photographs often look brighter against a black background. Black and
gray is a conservative combo as is medium or light
blue and black.
Brown is a natural, down-to-earth neutral color.Shades of brown coupled with
green are an especially earthy pair, often used to convey the concept of recycling or earth-friendly products. Very dark brown can replace
black, adding a slightly warmer tone to some palettes. Brighten brown with a mellow
yellow or rusty
orange. Go smart but conservative with a mix of brown and deep
purple, green,
gray, or orange-
red.
For more help with colors, just let me know!!
Don't forget the power of layering and the positive affect it can have on an outfit. A tan shirt with a splash of green underneath. A cream colored shirt with a layer of turquoise.
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