Complementary Colours - Which colours work well together?

May 18, 2021

Are you bored of wearing the same colour combinations? 

Even if you believe you have a good sense of the colours which suit you, you may well find that you  still gravitate to the same few options (which you can probably count on one hand)?  Understanding how colour works and more importantly, how we can combine different colours can help transform the way you wear your wardrobe and as a result, transform your confidence when you walk out of your front door.  Here are a few colour combinations to consider...  

Complementary colours are those which are opposing on the colour wheel. It is a high contrast and dramatic look and demonstrates you know how to wear colour with confidence! Some classic combinations of complementary colours are blue and orange, yellow and purple or green and red.


Analogous colours are those which sit next to each other on the colour wheel. This combination is often found in nature and creates a calming effect so it's great for any occasion in which you would like to appear friendly, approachable or just relaxed in your environment.


Triadic harmonies involve selecting three equally spaced colours from the colour wheel. For example, red, yellow and blue or green, orange and purple. Choose one of the colours to be the dominant option and use the remaining two as accent colours for a beautifully vibrant look. 


Monochromatic colour choices are different shades of a single colour. This is great for a soft and blended look and can exude a sense of quality, currently popular with different neutral shades on the high street.

So I'm setting you a challenge!  Have a look in your wardrobe and then using this colour wheel, try to create one or two of these colour combinations.  If you can, wear them tomorrow! We are all getting bored of the rain so let's brighten someone's day ;-) x

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