The right color combination is an important part of a stylish look.
That's why our stylist has gathered popular lifehacks and rules in one place to help you navigate color combinations with more confidence.
Color combinations are easy to grasp using Itten's color wheel, a tool artists and designers rely on when building color schemes.
These rules always hold true — if certain colors work together in nature, they'll work together in clothing too.
Let's look at the most popular and relevant combinations:
Contrasting (complementary) combination. Two colors positioned opposite each other on the color wheel. A very bold and contrasting combination.
Contrasting triad. A slightly less contrasting combination: not the opposite color, but two neighboring ones.
Contrasting triad. A slightly less contrasting combination: not the opposite color, but two neighboring ones.
Analogous triad. Three related colors sitting next to each other on the color wheel.
Monochrome. A combination of different shades of lightness within the same color.
Using these schemes, you can put together countless bold and stylish looks.
The key thing to remember: the more colors you use, the more restrained your outfit should be.
