The Most Stylish Colors to Wear With Navy Blue
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One foolproof way to pull off any color? Wear the same shade from head to toe, making for a strong outfit.
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You can also try a tonal look, incorporating different shades of blue in the mix. It keeps things streamlined yet still adds some dimension to the overall outfit.
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Color theory isn't always correct, especially in the case of blue and red, which aren't complementary colors yet still work. While other shades of blue can look a bit dated with red, a dark shade like navy alludes to a classic color combo.
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You can’t go wrong with navy and white. While navy can be considered neutral and easily be mistaken for black with specific clothing, white acts as a clean palette and helps the darker blue stand out.
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If white is too bright for you, tone things down by using beige as the color to stick to a full neutral palette.
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We love the addition of a mustard-like yellow with navy blue if you're more interested in making a bold statement. They both come from primary colors, so it's easy for our eyes to understand and see them together.
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If you're looking for a color that feels neutral but isn't, that is where burgundy will come into play. It's the perfect color palette for when fall comes around.
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A favorite color pairing of mine is cobalt blue and green, but navy blue works as well. They complement each other well since they're analogous, or sister colors, on the color wheel.
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Don't believe when people say navy and blue don't go together—they absolutely can. They both carry a level of sophistication and can end up balancing each other out.
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