Color value

Brown color in clothes has its own meaning, as, indeed, all other colors. Brown means unity with nature, because it is the color of the earth, the color of wood, the color of the bark. It came to the Russian language from the word "bark", which is why it got its name. It is a natural natural color, which is beautiful in its own way. As the color of the soil, it evokes calmness and stability.

It is considered that Brown color prefer women and men who have an active life position, a firm character, in addition, such people are usually very principled. From the point of view of psychology, this color creates psychological comfort for its owner and emotional calmness. In addition, psychologists say that the fair sex, who more often give preference to brown and its shade than other colors, are very economic and caring, they can be called the keepers of the hearth.

Many people consider this color boring, and the images with it are monotonous, but it is believed that a couple of brown things should hang in every woman's locker. People who are not interested in the shades of this color simply did not have time to familiarize themselves with their variety, and they, as a rule, simply do not know what color the brown tone of clothes is combined with. Most often, brown clothes are chosen by middle-aged ladies, and young girls quite rarely give preference to brown shades in clothes.

The meaning of brown in history is highly controversial. For example, the ancient Egyptians attributed this color to the colors of the clothes of noble people and priests of temples. In the Renaissance, by contrast, this color symbolized poverty, and brown clothing was most often worn by commoners. But at the end of the seventeenth century, people reconsidered their attitude to this color: it was worn by representatives of all classes, both the nobility and the poor. Brown outfits in this era were used for both fashionable ladies and gentlemen for everyday wear. During Soviet times, schoolchildren wore dark brown uniforms, as it was believed that school uniform this color disciplines children.

In our modernity, the attitude towards brown is rather neutral than sharply negative or positive; it is referred to the classic shades of pastel colors. To create a casual style, stylists recommend using light and discreet tones of this color, but for special events or parties it is better to prefer clothes of more interesting and even bright shades of a brown color palette. Some shades of this color are part of the color scheme, which is called "safari" shades, it is more often used to create summer looks. But brown is most popular in the autumn and winter seasons.

Shades

Shades of brown are very diverse and they can all be divided into two large groups: light and dark. Dark brown tones usually include the following tones: cinnamon, gray-brown, red-brown, dusty brown, bistre, chocolate, classic deep brown. Light shades of brown are: golden brown, camel brown, ocher, rusty brown, caramel, sepia and some other shades.

The classic dark brown color is associated with the color of "black" espresso coffee or with dark bitter chocolate. This tone belongs to the classic color palette. It is believed that this is the color of aristocrats, it symbolizes nobility. Clothing of this shade visually makes the figure more elongated and slims the silhouette.

The red-brown shade is very popular among women; it has an external resemblance to the bark of a mahogany. This deep color looks very luxurious, materials of this color are used to make fur, silk or leather goods... The ensemble of high quality fabrics in this color helps to create a chic look.

A yellow-brown hue is a mixture of a yellowish tone with brown, it is somewhat reminiscent of Orange color, but this shade is darker and calmer. It can be classified as a redhead colors... Usually yellow-brown is used for the color of bags or shoes, and jewelry of this color is also very popular, which allows you to set fashionable accents. To create things from the main wardrobe, this color is rarely used.

The gray-brown shade is also called the taupe color, this color often resembles the color of insects and animals, symbolized with a desire to protect themselves from the outside world. This shade of brown can be used as a base, the main tone of clothes, but to create a fashionable look, it would be better to dilute it with more saturated and bright colors.

Light brown shades create a feeling of home comfort and a kind of human warmth and tranquility. This color can also be used for basic things and it is desirable to diversify it with bright accents, the main thing is not to be afraid of interesting and unusual experiments, since this shade of brown goes well with most colors of other palettes. This color symbolizes a willingness to communicate and complete openness.

The shade of chocolate brown will infuse your look with warmth and will go well with all shades of red. Usually, shoes, handbags or outerwear of classic styles are made from materials of this color.

Ocher - this shade has ancient roots, people used to get this tone by mixing clay and iron oxide. In clothes, this shade of brown is rarely used as a base color of its own, because it is characterized by fading, and therefore it seems boring to people. But this color can sparkle with new colors in combination with bright greens, blues, as well as warm tones of yellow and gold. This shade of brown is perfect for women in fall or spring. Stylists do not recommend using this color for girls of a cold winter color type to create images.

Terracotta brown tone. The name of this color literally translates from the Greek ka "burnt earth", and visually it is somewhat similar to the color of the fireplace masonry. This shade belongs to the category of warm brown tones. As a rule, materials of this color are used to make warm autumn-winter clothes. This deep and interesting shade is perfect for girls of autumn or spring type of appearance or burning brunettes, and is absolutely not suitable for blonde girls of summer color type, since it will absorb their appearance, and blondes can easily get lost in this color.

Sepia is a lighter shade of brown, often referred to as burnt brown, and refers to a warm color scheme. It is a light and muted shade, but can be used as a base to create fashionable images... It is better not to combine this shade with other pastel colors in order to avoid merging them. It is best used with colors such as burgundy, black or red. This tone of brown will suit girls of autumn and spring types of appearance.

Bistre. This shade of brown has been named for the paint that comes from the opalescence of beech, and its soot has a similar color. It is not recommended to use it to create monochromatic images; it would be better to dilute it with brighter colors. This brown tone goes well with scarlet, mint shades, with the color of baked milk. To create an evening look, it is better to use it in a duet with burgundy wine color, dark blue, emerald or dark yellow colors. A feature of this shade of brown is its versatility, it will emphasize the individuality of any type of appearance.

Who is it for?

Due to the variety of shades of brown, this color can suit almost any type of appearance. Absolutely all shades of brown are suitable for brown-eyed and green-eyed girls with dark hair colors. But the fair-haired beauties with blue eyes more light brown tones will suit your face.

What colors does it match?

Brown and white. All shades of brown look great with white as it brightens the look and gives it a fresh look. This color combination is perfect for a work dress code, as it looks austere and restrained. For publication, it is better to give the dominant position to white in this interesting combination.

• Brown and beige. These colors are very related and therefore form a wonderful duet. In order to somehow diversify it, try using fabrics of different structures. It is better not to overload the beige and brown outfit with unnecessary details.

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Tables for the combination of colors in clothes

Dressing in monochrome, when all the details of your toilet are the same color, has long been a sign of bad taste. There are few exceptions to this rule - if you are not a bride and not in mourning, then your clothes should have three shades - the main color, an additional one that harmonizes and sets off the main and, possibly, a contrasting detail, an intriguing color accent.

Choosing and combining them correctly is often a very difficult task. We already talked about this in the post The combination of colors in clothes

There are colors that are most beneficial to you. And their skillful combination with the rest creates the concept of elegance and taste. The lucky few, naturally endowed with a delicate artistic taste and color perception, can pick up color scheme wardrobe, relying on your intuition. Everyone else, in order to always be stylishly and tastefully dressed, needs to study several rules of the sea = ›››]

White goes well with all colors. White cheers up, with its help they treat diseases of the central nervous system. White is the color of purity and clarity. The color of justice, faith, innocence and beginnings. This is a blank slate from which history is written. By giving him a preference for clothes, you are entering a new time for yourself; he is better than any other for creating contrast.

White with black is the best combination of colors in clothes: a photo of women in it always looks solemn. When combining it with other colors, it is worth considering the fact that White color casts glare and visually enlarges things.

Beige color combination table

The beige color is boldly combined with calm tones, and can also be perfectly combined with more saturated and bright tones. Beige color is combined with colors: khaki, marsh, cocoa, gray, taupe, chestnut, chocolate, yellow-green, olive, rusty brown, terracotta, eggplant, purple, bright blue.

Pink is combined with white and pale blue, with light gray, intermediate between red and white.

Red combination table

Red is combined with yellow, white, brown, blue and black, lilac and pink, black and silver, black-brown and sand. Red tones are now boldly blended with each other, and look stunning at the same time. A more moderate option is to combine red with black.

Bordeaux color combination table

Bordeaux is the color of a woman who knows her own worth. Bordeaux is combined with black and dark blue, as well as with flowers: green, olive, gray, blue-green, tomato and other shades of red. Berry tones go very well with burgundy: blackberry, blueberry, elderberry.

Raspberry color combination table

Fuchsia, raspberry, magenta colors combined with colors: yellow, orange, dark green, green, bright blue, purple. Raspberry color also harmonizes well with pink and white colors.

Coral color combination table

Coral color has twelve varieties, these are pink-orange shades, and deep red-orange. Combines with colors: white, beige, gold, flesh, brown, dark brown, khaki, shades of gray, scarlet, pink-peach, lilac, lilac, hot pink, orange, yellow-orange, pale yellow, dark blue , gray-blue, black.

Yellow combination table

Yellow - personifies the sun, wisdom, fun, self-confidence and freedom. Gold is the color of fame and fortune.

Yellow is combined with colors: marsh, blue-green, orange, warm brown, chocolate, black, dark blue.
The golden color goes well with flowers: olive, brown, red, purple, dark green, violet.
Yellow color - with blue, purple, lilac, turquoise. Yellow color without decoration or addition to it is unattractive.

Orange combination table

Orange is a cheerful, bright, summer and positive color, dynamic and ethnic, the color of the shine of the setting sun.
The bright orange color goes well with bright colors: bright yellow, mustard, beige, purple, brown. Muted orange or terracotta goes well with calm shades - pale yellow, gray-green, khaki, brown, chestnut, chocolate, dark blue or dark gray.
Contrasting black is very suitable for orange and yellow colors.

Brown combination table

Brown is combined with heavenly, cream, yellow, green and beige, denim blue, smoky blue, light green and white; the color of May grass and very light green, lilac with pale pink.

Brown is combined with olive, golden, blue-green, orange, lilac, light pink, all shades of beige, ivory and gray. An unexpected and extremely successful combination of warm brown and turquoise will make a great impression.

Rusty brown is combined with plum and brown; purple with orange and creamy white; light green with camel; red with yellow and creamy white; brown with blackberry.

Green combination table

Green - with brown, orange, salad, yellow and white flowers and only light greens - with gray and black tones. It is intermediate between cold and warm tones.

Olive color combination table

Olive color is in harmony with colors: blue-green, warm green, khaki, apple-green, herbal, eggplant, burgundy, cherry, purple, dark purple, brown, golden, red, orange.

Mustard color combination table

Mustard color matches colors: brown, chocolate, terracotta, yellow, beige, khaki, blue-green, coral, hot pink.

Blue color combination table

Blue goes well with orange; brown and peach, khaki and faded orange, creamy white, blackberry interspersed with brown, light brown and tomato; grayish orange and purple.
Combine the night blue with acrid pink with coniferous green; red and white; pale pink with dark brown and silver; May greens with blue-green; gray with bright yellow and pale pink.

Blue comes in light and dark tones.
Light blue - with white, yellow, orange, pink colors, is intermediate between red and blue.

Dark blue - with light blue (blue), gray, red,
denim blue, smoky, plum blue; with green and white; gray, light pink and brown; pink and green-blue; vanilla yellow and light blue; dark brown, purple.

Blue color combination table

The blue color is combined with colors: pink, lilac, coral, light purple, yellow, bright blue, dark blue, gray, white, beige.

Turquoise is combined with white, yellow, orange, purple, blue-green.

Purple and lilac color combination table

Purple is the color of nobility and luxury. Works best with blue.

Purple color - with white, yellow, orange, pink flowers, is intermediate between red and blue.

Lighter shades of purple are called lilac. They are combined with yellow, orange, gray and white colors.
The purple color includes the color of violets or dark lilac inflorescences, purple. Lilac is the color of femininity, associated with sophistication, grace and elegance. Lilac is best combined with dark neutral shades - with black, gray or navy blue.

Lilac color and all kinds of its shades are considered one of the sexiest, mysterious, mysterious and sensual colors.
The lilac color goes well with flowers: pink, white, blue, lilac of a darker or lighter shade, lemon, the color of a withered rose, silver shades, blue, cornflower blue, lilac and purple.

Lilac pink is combined with lavender and dark blue; dark brown with pink-red; brown with light brown; gray with denim blue and yellow, goes well with lavender.

Gray color combination table

Gray is the color of elegance, intelligent, harmonious, soothing contrasting combinations, used in a business dress code. Light gray looks good in the finest natural lace or sensual silk, graphite gray in suede, and smoky gray in fine wool.

Gray is boring, so it is better to combine it with contrasting colors: white, blue, black, burgundy, red. For an elegant outfit, it can be combined with other shades of gray, lighter or darker, and even beige. Light gray is best combined with pastel colors: pale pink, yellow, lilac, blue, purple, coral.
Blue-gray goes well with ocher, white and brown; with brown and beige; with purple and pink; with lobster red, turquoise and white; with silver and blue; with May greens and white.

Apricot color goes well with camel and brown; light brown, beige and interspersed with pink; gray-blue, blue and ocher; sky blue; green, white and silver; red and white.

Camel color is combined with gray-blue and purple; beige-brown, blue and lilac; ocher and brown; yellow, red and white; green and white; lobster red.

Khaki color combination table

Khaki is combined with gray-orange and tomato; lobster red and white wool; blackberry, plum and yellow-gold; golden and blue-green; red, pale green and peach; purple, red and peach.

It's even better if solid khaki is paired with printed clothing in these bold colors.

Black, white and gray are often used as trim.

Here are examples of some great color combinations.

1.light and dark olive, dark pink and magenta

2.burgundy, navy blue, black

3.pink, blue, sepia tones

4.cyan, blue, beige and dark brown

5. ash pink, anthracite, blue majolica, ocher

6. ash pink, anthracite, blue majolica, ocher

A rare example when a light contrast in an active multicolor combination looks organic:

7.shades of beige and brown, ash lilac, gray

8.cyan, dark olive, dark blue, dull purple

9. Two look'a are built on the same color combination - terracotta, khaki, turquoise, nude

10.terracotta, carrot, dark cherry

11. cherry, blue and plum, complemented by achromatic shades

12.indigo, lingonberry, dark orange and burgundy

13.taupe, burgundy, dark orange and brown

14.plum brown, cinnamon, dark olive

15.saffron and turquoise with reddish brown shades

16.mustard, burgundy, dark orange, taupe

Avoid:

Green and blue, orange.

Brown and black, burgundy, lilac, pink.

Red and purple, brick, orange, olive, pink, brown, chestnut.

Pink and blue, olive, red, chestnut, ultramarine, lilac.

Orange and magenta, red.

Dark blue and black, green, pink, brown.

Purple and plum, red, brick.

Lavender and parma.

Gold and pink, lilac

Yellow and burgundy, pink.

Gray and brown, beige.

Black, white and gray are often used as decoration.

Black looks good next to orange, yellow, pink, red, lilac and salad tones, with acrid pink, gray, lemon, indigo, gray, juicy green with azure, pale green with bright green.

General rules color combinations in clothes

The correct combination of colors in clothes will make your look complete and harmonious. General rules say that this can be achieved by combining:

High contrast colors, for example, red - blue, red - white, red - cornflower blue, red - green, orange - black, orange - cornflower blue, green - white. Such combinations are used in sportswear, children's and youth clothing.

Contrasting colors, for example, cherry - pink, blue - cornflower blue, lilac - lilac, green - salad. Such combinations are used in different types clothes.

Half-tone colors, for example, pale pink - pale blue, light salad - pale lilac.

Solid colors such as brown - beige, light red - dark red. Such combinations are used in casual wear and clothing for obese women.

All pastel colors are combined with each other, regardless of shade.

Pastel colors are beige, peach, pink, light blue, etc. Those. all colors with a lot of white added. These colors can be combined with each other in any order. Be careful with pink - the only color that makes you look fat.

Use 2 to 4 colors. If you use only 1 color, it creates a dull and pale feeling. If you use more than 4 colors in clothes, then when they see you, people's gaze jumps from one color to another, not knowing where to stop, which unconsciously increases anxiety.

Either related or contrasting colors can be combined with each other. All other options are inharmonious.
Related are colors that differ from each other in shade (red, pink, dark red).

Contrasted are colors that are completely opposite (purple - yellow, blue - orange). The only contrasting combination that is risky is green and red. Find out which colors are related and which ones are contrasting using the color wheel.

Choosing the right color for clothes, correctly composing a style ensemble is a very difficult task, but very necessary. The ability to do it stylishly and successfully will save you from questions about whether this scarf will suit my image, in favor of which jewelry to choose today, whether my bag is combined with shoes, etc. It would seem that such simple questions but they require a solution on a daily basis. Just look at these diagrams like a cheat sheet and you will be fine.
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Brown is a heavy color. It is not spectral and can only be obtained by mixing other colors. Brown clothes not diluted with other colors age a person, therefore, when choosing it, you need to observe reasonable proportions in the selection of colors. Coffee-colored clothes are popular with business people. Calm tones create the impression of a person's self-confidence, emphasize his elegance and solidity.

Brown clothes are chosen for themselves by the owners of red or brown-haired hair, with a dark complexion, a healthy blush and bright features. The brown color of clothing does not harmonize very well with graying hair and strongly tanned skin. People who have Brown eyes and dark skin, dark woody shades, beige or rusty are well suited. It is good to add accessories in a gray or black tone to such clothes. Amber or wooden jewelry is combined with such things.

Palette

Dark brown- rich, expensive, it belongs to the classic color scheme. It is a combination of chic and restraint, reminiscent of the color of coffee or dark chocolate. It carries a sense of reliability and well-being, associated with nobility and conservatism. In clothes, it emphasizes status and elegance, gives harmony and grace to the image. Creates a nice contrast with other tones.

Reddish-brown is a more expressive shade. Here classic brown creates a harmonious duet with red. Refined and aristocratic, he embodies luxury and high quality in clothing. Looks good on natural materials - wool, silk, leather or fur.

Yellow-brown- there is a yellow accent in the main tone instead of red. This is a colorful, juicy shade of brown. In clothing, it is rarely used as a base. Accessories and details look spectacular in such colors, they add a positive image to the image, make it more friendly.

Gray-brown- A neutral mix of gray and brown is good for basic things. It goes well with any shades of clothing. There is a special name for it - taupe. He personifies the wildlife and natural color of animal fur. It symbolizes a strong character, self-confidence, restraint and nobility.

Light brown- the lightest shade of the listed. Associated with friendliness, openness and calmness. It can be successfully combined with most different colors and shades, it is in perfect harmony with blue, green, red and other, more saturated tones.

Despite its natural softness, brown is very common in office fashion. However, it is almost impossible to create a monochrome outfit in such a tone, since it will be incredibly boring and inexpressive, therefore it is necessary to dilute it with other shades. And in order for such an ensemble to look harmonious, it is worth considering in more detail what color brown is combined with in clothes.

Poll: What color do you combine brown with?

A color scheme

With white and gray

Conservative classic range. The versatile white and gray colors go well with all colors and shades. When choosing clothes, light-colored items are used as tops, and brown ones are used as bottoms. This kit can be diluted with turquoise, gold or orange elements.

With black

This combination creates a heavy dark feel when used with dark shades of brown. It is better to choose more for black. bright hues... For example, beige or sand. Such combinations are often found in Yves Saint Laurent's clothing collections.

With gold

Perfect color scheme. Gold emphasizes sophistication and respectability. Best of all, dark brown colors are in harmony with golden shades. It is good to complement the sets of clothes of various shades of coffee with massive gold jewelry.

With beige

The combination of brown and beige creates a feeling of comfort and warmth. They go well together in one ensemble. Such a set of clothes is completely self-sufficient and does not need to be diluted with other shades.

With red

Heavy cocky combination. Usually sets of such clothes are diluted with white or blue. They are added as accessories in the kit.

With green

Green color brings freshness and coolness to the ensemble with brown, which contrasts with warm dark beige tones. Each shade of brown has its own tone of green. The combination of these colors in clothes gives them additional elegance.

With blue and blue

Blue refers to cold paints. Its light shades are combined with dark brown tones.

With orange

The bright orange color in the ensemble is combined with dark brown shades. Dilute them with white or gray accessories. Sometimes red elements are used in clothes.

With yellow

Warm flower arrangement. In the ensemble, it is better to use washed out yellow shades. They should prevail over brown tones.

With pink

A romantic combination. Clothes with this combination are suitable for people of creative professions. An extraordinary combination speaks of the refined taste of a person.

With purple

Popular color combination. You can meet him at a large number in fashionable clothing collections. Indicates the refined taste of a person.

To always look beautiful and stylish, it is important to learn how to combine colors in your wardrobe. Understanding the shades of blue and brown, and successfully choosing combinations is a whole art. Having mastered its secrets, you can create the perfect image and get rave looks and compliments.

Blue and brown in clothes, image psychology

Brown is not a spectral color and is formed by mixing green with red, blue with orange, etc. It got its name from the words "cinnamon", "bark" and is associated with sandstone, clay soil, chocolate and autumn colors of nature.

Its presence in clothes brings grandeur, sophistication and stability to the image. It is popular with people who need comfort and peace, because, in the opinion of psychologists, a person in brown outfits feels protected, since the color helps to even out the emotional background. The noble color is suitable for business contacts and presents the chocolate-colored employee as a serious person.

Blue means good luck, it is a sign of heaven and eternity. Associated with honesty, stability, kindness and loyalty. It is a symbol of seriousness, concentration, thoughtfulness and sensitivity to change.

He is chosen by melancholic, non-conflict and people in need of peace, altruists and loving to read. Dark tones symbolize constancy and severity, while light tones symbolize romanticism and sublimity. Deep and juicy blue speaks of the harmony and tranquility of a person.

Brown color and its shades

Brown shades are divided into dark and light, each of which is cold (has a gray or green tint) or warm (with the addition of yellow colors).

The main shades of brown are as follows:

• dark brown, reminiscent of coffee or dark chocolate. Refers to the classic color palette and gives the toilet aristocracy and grandeur. Promotes a slimming and stretching visual effect.
• Reddish brown, similar to mahogany. Looks rich, expensive and embodies good quality. Perfect for wool, leather, fur.
• Yellow-brown, close to orange, but darker and more muted. With its help, accents in clothes are made. Red-haired accessories give the image cheerfulness and optimism.
• Gray-brown, resembles animal fur. Discreet, which gives him the right to be one of the main colors of the wardrobe.
• Light brown, personifies peace, serenity and sociability. Combines with most colors of the color range.

Blue color and its shades

True blue belongs to the main colors and is listed as cold, but between its colors there are also warmer ones, which are formed by adding yellowish tones.

Cold shades are conventionally defined:

and warm:

• cornflower;
• turquoise;
• lapis lazuli;
• denim;
• cyanogen;
• petrol.

Light blue and brown

The combination of light blue and brown will look elegant and beautiful, as a clear note will bring cheerfulness to gloomy dark chestnut clothes. It is advisable to follow the rule of correct selection: it is advisable to combine light shades of blue with dark coffee shades.

Combinations of dark chocolate wardrobe items with sky blue or turquoise are considered creative combinations.

The combination of light-cold colors of blue and brown emphasizes the purposefulness, dignity and purity of a person's thoughts. Stylish image Can be created by wearing neutral-colored jeans, a light blue shirt, and a coffee-colored jacket. A set of a pale cornflower blue flared skirt and a strict chestnut blouse will look original.

Dark blue and brown

Dark blue shades are combined with light brown. You can emphasize stability, pragmatism and dedication with a combination of cold blue and neutral light coffee tones. A tandem of a redhead with ultramarine or rich denim will look spectacular.

Navy blue color palette combined with beige or light brown shades great option for daily wear... Intense indigo evening gowns will look good with beige accessories.

Classic brown and blue

The combination of blue and classic brown will be an excellent solution for business style... Their simultaneous presence is associated with the unity of earth and sky. Neutral coffee softens the saturation of the vat, reduces the degree of its coolness and introduces warm notes.

Blue plays the main role in their combination, and brown plays a secondary role. Both colors are natural and natural and create a magnificent harmonious tandem. This combination will emphasize nobility, elegance and good feeling style.

Brown and blue

The union of chocolate and blue - contrasting in warmth and brightness, is one of the 10 most pleasant combinations. This natural, eye-catching combination gives a sense of serenity, relaxation and impartiality. Such a calm color combination would be a good choice for every day.

Soft blue is combined with light brown tones. This helps the flowers combine into a harmonious colorful composition and create an incomparable and graceful flavor. For example, light blue denim and a brown jumper or a coffee blazer with a white blouse are a set for any occasion.

Brown and turquoise

The combination of turquoise and brown obliges you to take a fresh look at an outdated wardrobe. Azure compensates for boring coffee, which in turn reduces the aggressiveness of the blue range. This color tandem creates a rather spectacular contrast. This classic combination is often used in clothing.

Green-blue tones are associated with airiness, coolness and complement the chestnut, more practical and traditional spectrum. Outfits look elegant in which turquoise is combined with yellow-brown or dark chocolate.

The combination of blue and brown in clothes for women

The combination of chocolate and blue is popular with women and is appropriate in business and evening wear, as well as in casual and boho styles. Conservative brown gives the blue spectrum a lack of solidity.

These two colors have different saturations and can be used in such combinations:

• chestnut skirt and chiffon blue blouse ;
• pale coffee breeches and indigo shirt ;
• ultramarine trousers, a white T-shirt, and a light chocolate jacket.

Combined with a palette of blue, a red shade or color of camel hair. Denim benefits from this tandem, and fashionistas have long come to love the combination of tawny boots and a cinnamon-colored leather jacket. For young girls who prefer a casual style, to give a romantic look, it is recommended to combine light shades of blue with coffee.

The combination of blue and brown in clothes for men

Popular color combinations in men's wardrobe are brown with turquoise or chestnut with ultramarine.

Men prefer to combine these shades in the following variations:

• navy jacket and light chocolate pants ;
• classic light coffee coat, steel suit and sapphire shirt ;
• natural and classic version- denim with brown leather jacket and boots.

What accessories are suitable for blue and brown wardrobe

Accessories in the same color scheme are suitable for blue and brown clothes. If the outfit consists of an indigo blouse, chocolate skirt and coat, you can complement them with earrings with coffee stains, red boots, a gray-chestnut bag, cube gloves and varnish.

Complement this look with a cinnamon-colored belt with an ultramarine buckle. Accessories will be combined with this tandem light colors brown and blue, such as a bag, gloves, glasses, shoes, scarf or beads.

Does the blue color of clothes and brown accessories harmonize?

The auxiliary chestnut details of the outfit - a hat, a bag or a strap will perfectly and harmoniously fit into a blue outfit. Brown in this color combination remains good option for business meetings and evening dresses. It is enough to have one pair of shoes, one bag and a classic coffee-tone belt.

When combining jewelry and costumes, you should adhere to the same principles as in drawing up sets of clothes - shades of light coffee are suitable for dark blue and vice versa. For example, a long cornflower blue dress with brown beads, glasses, a clutch and a belt will look beautiful.

Brown clothes and blue accessories

Decorations in light shades of blue are suitable for dark chocolate outfits. The main task with this combination is to create contrast. Aqua accessories will look spectacular. Not a good option: chestnut clothes and ultramarine shoes.

Examples of successful combinations:

1. Walnut suede dress + light coffee sandals + light blue turtleneck and handbag.
2. Milk and chocolate dress, ankle boots and turquoise earrings, bag and bracelet.

When you can't combine blue and brown

Despite the many combinations of these noble colors, sometimes their arrangement is undesirable.

It is recommended to avoid combining their coldest tones in classic style so as not to look dull or gloomy. Designers advise to carefully combine a luscious ultraviolet shade or electric blue with a warm brown palette.

If you wish, you can put on clothes that contain dark colors, complement the image with bright shoes or a colorful bag.

A stand-out catchy accent is able to distinguish from the general mass, and the feeling of a holiday in a dress will not let you look too extravagant.

An unusual, but interesting combination of blue and brown is recommended to be used for both winter and summer design image. It is used not only on the world's catwalks, but also in casual and business wear.

Video about the correct combination of colors in clothes

Brown shades and their combinations:

Examples of beautiful combinations of several colors in clothes:

4 rules for harmonious color combinations in clothes, popular mistakes:

Brown is not included in the spectral tones, as it is obtained by mixing red and green dyes, as well as orange with a blue dye, or magenta with a yellow tone. In each case, different shades of brown are obtained, which form harmoniously combined colors with a large number of shades of colors of the fashionable palette.

Combinations of brown with achromatic colors

The brown range of colors refers to calm tones that give the impression of stability, reliability, solidity, and therefore is popular among business people and office fashion.

All shades of brown look harmonious in company with white, black and shades of gray.

Brown and white

The duet of brown tones with white forms a spectacular contrast that looks strict and restrained. This combination is appropriate both in casual wear and in a festive setting, if a white top and a dark brown bottom are used.

Brown and black

Brown in tandem with black is most often used in a casual suit, but it can look incredibly interesting if you use textures with various surface effects: shine, shimmer, embossing on the skin, etc. However, brown with black is far from the best color combination... But it is permissible. Controversial though. Many people do not recommend using it at all. But the main thing in this combination is that it is practical and neutral. And if you want it to be also beautiful - take a brown brighter, richer, warmer. Of course, if these shades suit you.

Brown and gray

In combinations of brown with gray tones of various gradations in lightness, it is recommended to use light gray shades that create a soft contrast in the solution of the composition of clothes. At the same time, a mandatory rule when mixing these two colors is not to combine a warm color with a cold one. If you have a cold gray (with blue, blue, pink, cold beige) shade, then the brown color should also be cold - gray-brown, pink-brown, etc. These combinations are especially suitable for a muted or cold Summer color type. If you have gray predominantly warm tones (with a warm beige, khaki, yellowish tint), then brown will look harmonious with it if it has a pronounced warm shade. Again, combining brown and gray is not the best choice. There are much more beautiful combinations... What we'll talk about further in this article:

Combinations of brown with chromatic tones

Austere and discreet brown color transforms in an amazing way in combination with bright chromatic colors.

Brown and green

Combinations of brown with green tones - emerald green, olive, turquoise, light green look incredibly impressive and exotic. They are widely used in ornaments on fabrics, in summer, beach and even evening fashion.

Matching colors: combinations of brown - photo: 1 - brown with white, black and gray; 2 - brown with green and light green

Brown and blue, brown and blue

Combinations of brown with blue and blue tones look harmonious and calm. Especially blue. Together with brown it is very beautiful, subtle and sophisticated! These combinations are suitable for casual wear in casual style. An example is a combination of classic blue jeans and a brown jumper or top. Remember here about an important rule - if blue, blue are cold shades, then brown is also cold. Warm brown will fit into combinations with warm bright joyful shades of blue and blue.

Photo: 3 - brown with turquoise, blue and black; 4 - brown with blue, vanilla and green-blue

Brown and orange

A warm shade of brown paired with a sunny orange tone creates a joyful, summery combination.

Brown and yellow

Combinations of warm brown tones with all shades look similar. yellow color- from lemon, sand, mustard, etc. to ocher.

Brown and fuchsia

With a cool burgundy hue, brown creates a glamorous, sophisticated combination with fuchsia. In other cases, this combination is best avoided.

Brown and red

Combinations of red with other tones always look bright, and brown is no exception.

Photo: 5 - brown with bright blue and red; 6 - brown with orange, yellow, red and purple

Brown and pink

Brown in tandem with pink tone forms a romantic combination of colors, actively used in youth fashion. The combination is graceful, extraordinary, gentle and restrained. For people with taste!

Brown and purple

A truly luxurious color combination - brown and purple. Designers often exploit the beauty of this color tandem in their collections (see photo below).

Photo: 7 - brown with pink and peach; 8 - brown with purple, red and white

Brown and lilac

Cool shades of brown are excellent "friends" with lilac shades. Again, getting them right is important.

Brown and gold

Combinations of brown and gold look royally luxurious!

Combinations of brown with non-spectral tones

Brown with shades of brown

Brown has many shades that can form harmonious colors in combination with each other. The color of black coffee, dark chocolate, cinnamon, earth, clay, rye bread - all this different options brown, which are perfectly combined with each other according to the principle of kinship. Using fabrics with various textured surface solutions in combinations of brown tones, designers create original models clothes.

Brown and beige

Refined and elegant combinations of brown colors with shades of beige are relevant at all times, as they belong to the classics of fashion.

Photo: 9 - brown with lilac and purple; 10 - brown with brown and beige

Brown and peach

A related, harmonious combination. It is used quite often.