When choosing an outfit, it is worth considering not only personal features of appearance, but also the right combinations of tones and shades. Harmonious color combinations, regardless of the ever-changing fashion trends, always remain relevant. To create an impeccable look, simple tricks and rules for color combinations in clothes for women, which designers have been using for many decades, will help.

Combination table

important role in choosing the right colors physical and psychological color perception plays in the wardrobe. In autumn and winter, attention should be paid to the correct combination of colors of outerwear with shoes, in summer and spring, accessories and manicure, correctly matched in color, will help to complete the look.

To stay stylish and irresistible at any time of the year will help the table of ideal color combinations in clothes for women.

Main color	The best color combinations
White	Red, blue, black
Beige	Black, blue, emerald, brown, white
Grey	Purple, blue, fuchsia, pink, red
Black	Lilac, yellow, white, pink, red, green, orange
Brown	Pink, fawn, beige, green, blue
Dark brown	Lemon, pink, mint, blue, lettuce
Light brown	Pink, red, pale yellow, cream, blue
Cappuccino	Lilac, brown, marsh
reddish brown	Pink, green, blue, brown
Orange	Black, white, sky blue, purple, blue, mauve
Dark orange	Khaki, brown, dark red, fawn
light orange	Olive, brown, gray
Peach	Blue, Grey, White, Mint, Purple
Yellow	Cyan, black, mauve, blue, purple
Pale yellow (fawn)	Blue, fuchsia, all shades of red, grey, brown
lemon yellow	Blue, cherry, grey, brown
Sand	Dark brown, pink, white
Gold	Black, red, brown, blue
Green	Light green, yellow, gold, brown, cream, grey, orange, black
light green	Blue, Grey, Brown, Pink, Gold, Orange
Salad	Pale yellow, red, blue, brown, gray
pistachio	Blue, white, cappuccino, light brown
Olive and Khaki	Bright orange, brown
Mustard	Black, Grey, Blue, Green, Wine, Red, Brown
Bolotny	White, brown, deep blue
Mint	Purple, peach
Turquoise	Beige, purple, yellow, brown, fuchsia, cherry
Blue	White, brown, purple, blue, red, orange, green, mustard
Blue	White, pink, brown, orange, red, grey, yellow
Violet	Mint, turquoise, golden brown, orange, yellow, gray
Plum	Cappuccino, beige
purple	Khaki, grey, purple, yellow, pink, white
cherry red	Pale yellow, grey, beige
tomato red	Blue, mint, yellow, gray
Raspberry red	Pink, white, black
Fuchsia	Light green, mint, brown
Pink	Blue, white, turquoise, mint, khaki, brown
Coral	White, grey, black, beige, yellow, turquoise, pink, purple, blue

The table displays unmistakable color combinations, but it is not the only one of its kind.

Color circle

This is the most popular tool for finding the perfect color combinations in clothes. It consists of 12 colors. Designers advise using a circle where all colors are represented in 4 different variations decreasing in hue saturation. And the best combinations are built at the same level of intensity. The vertices inscribed in a circle of figures - a triangle, a square or a hexagon - will indicate the colors that can be combined in one suit.

Colors that are opposite each other on the circle create a direct contrast. This combination should be used with extreme caution, clearly maintaining the tones of colors in order to avoid vulgarity in clothes.

The colors located at the vertices of the triangle form a classic triad. Such combinations look the most advantageous, harmonious and bright, provided that the intensity of colors and matches in warmth are correctly chosen.

Soft contrast can be achieved as follows: draw a straight line, the top of which will indicate the main color, and the adjacent colors of the main contrast below will create the vertices of the triangle. Such a relaxed combination of contrasting colors is ideal for everyday wardrobe items, especially if you use more light shades.

If you connect diametrically opposite colors with a straight line and add 2 adjacent colors of one of the vertices to them, you get a complex tetradic combination that can be used when choosing a suit and accessories. A complex combination is considered due to the mismatch of colors in clothes, and at least one mismatched detail of the costume will make it tasteless and defiant.

In rectangular color combinations, 2 colors located through one from each other are the vertices of the rectangle. From them, perpendicular lines should be lowered to the bottom of the circle so that a regular rectangle is obtained. In such a combination, the colors reinforce each other, and the costume as a whole looks sophisticated, fashionable and intellectual. Colors can be distributed: partly used in clothes, partly in accessories.

If necessary, you can order a special color wheel on the Internet, which will help in choosing the right combinations of clothing and accessories.

Shade combination

Designers, creating collections, carefully study color compositions for the correct formation of harmonious combinations of colors and shades. After all, it is known that color can affect mood, first impressions, opinion formation, and even reactions in certain situations.

Using a rich palette with division of colors, from pastels to rich, warm and cool shades, you can determine which colors work well and which do not. The use of this spectrum will help to make the perfect outfits, combining from 3 to 5 tones in one look.

The main colors are blue, yellow and red. All the rest are derived from mixing the main ones. When merging 2 primary colors in a ratio of 50:50, the following colors are obtained: purple, orange, green. By changing the percentage in mixing colors, many other shades are obtained.

You can learn how to choose harmonious color combinations in clothes using the principles of combining shades.

• Achromatic combination implies the choice of the main color among black, white and gray. They perfectly complement each other, as well as the rest of the shades of the color spectrum. You can make the right accent to this image with a scarf, bag, shoes, accessories or jewelry in bright colors.
• monochromatic combination- the use of different tones of the same color in a single image (from light and muted to dark). The success of a rather simple scheme lies in right choice suitable color individually to each. For example, you can create an elegant suit using shades from deep green to light green or from pale pink to burgundy. You can dilute the monotony with neutral colors (black, white, gray) or fabrics with a rich texture.
• Complementary combination- combinations of colors using contrast. The most popular contrast compounds are pairs of orange and blue, purple and yellow, green and red. Such combinations in clothes do not go unnoticed, so they are most often resorted to by bold and self-confident natures.
• Triadic combination- a combination of 3 colors located at the same distance from each other on the color wheel. Such a color combination scheme creates a bright contrast, in which all the colors used are absolutely harmoniously combined. Using the basic combination model involves the use of yellow, red and blue colors. In the secondary model, colors derived from the main ones are used - green, purple, orange. The tertiary model uses combinations with tertiary colors, which are obtained by mixing secondary colors with primary ones. For example, yellow-green, orange-yellow, red-orange, blue-violet, green-blue.

Dependence of hair color and clothes

Properly selected clothing in style and color will help emphasize all the advantages and hide the visible flaws of the figure. When giving preference to one or another outfit, one should take into account not only personal preferences, but also criteria such as individual facial features, skin and hair color. And in order not to look ridiculous, it is worth taking into account the time of year and day for which the suit is chosen.

brown hair

Brown-haired women with pale skin are suitable for fabrics of pale pink, light green, white, orange and yellow, as well as light shades of blue and purple. A combination of light gray or light brown with black and white will look no less harmonious.

Owners of a grayish complexion should pay attention to purple, brown, gray-green and black, complemented by purple or yellow.

A bright blush for brown-haired women will help to emphasize any harmonious combination of colors, the tandem of white with bright red is especially good.

Brown-haired women with dark skin are ideally suited for gray and blue in combination with black, white and red. Yellowish-brown and yellowish-gray brighten the face, and green-gray will make it ruddier. Warmer and softer face will become from bluish-gray and grayish-violet colors. White color looks good with bright contrasting colors. No less advantageous will be gray and brown tones in the wardrobe.

Blondes

Green-eyed and blue-eyed blondes with pale skin and soft lips are perfect for soft and fresh colors, such as blue, green and blue-violet with any grayish tint. Red-orange and red colors will look very good, but too saturated shades should be shaded near the face with gray. The black color of the suit with white trim will be spectacular and elegant.

Especially advantageous with a strong pallor of the face will be combinations of blue-green with a gray-pink trim. Combinations of blue with red, orange or yellow are also favorable. A muted green will look good as the main color.

Blondes with a dull skin tone are recommended to give preference to dark tones. Dresses in dark shades will help to impress, for example, black with dark green, green with black and burgundy, dark blue with light brown, green with orange-brown and purple. Light fabrics they will look good only in the form of decoration. White, gray, yellow, orange, pink and red only emphasize the pallor of the face, so they should be discarded.

Brighter and more saturated colors can allow blondes to be worn with greys, greens and blue eyes. Dark blue looks elegant and spectacular in combination with white and black, as well as with yellow, orange and red of all shades. Cold green and bright green will help to refresh the face, and blue with a purple tint gives a special tenderness. Dark gray is suitable for a business suit.

Owners blonde hair can successfully stand out with the help of contrast in black clothes with white or bright colors. Red is best combined with medium saturated green or white. To the face of blondes of this type is a combination of white and pink, as well as thick shades of brown. Colors that blend into the hair should be avoided, as well as lighter shades of yellow, purple, and pink.

Blondes - owners of a bright blush and brown or black eyes go with light shades of pure and saturated dark colors. These include blue-violet, red, blue, orange, golden brown, yellow, red-orange. Not entirely successful may be the choice in favor of black, bronze and rich cold colors.

Fair-haired young ladies with dark skin will suit almost all green and blue tones. It would be no less correct to opt for cherry, purple, combinations of blue with orange and yellow with purple or blue. With this type of skin, compositions of brown and blue-gray, greenish-gray and red-brown, yellowish-gray with muted purple look spectacular. Black color can be successfully used with all shades that match the complexion of the skin.

You can emphasize the dark skin color with the help of white fabrics, but they are best combined with purple or bright yellow. Pure colors of white, pink, blue, red and orange should be avoided.

brunettes

Brunettes with black or brown eyes and pale skin are not recommended for fabrics of cold colors and shades that only emphasize excessive pallor. And the fabrics of white and light green, bluish-violet, pale pink, light orange and yellow will add aristocracy to the image. Good combinations of yellow-brown with purple, deep yellow with black.

Swarthy owners of blue-black curls, a bright blush, green, gray or brown eyes can safely choose clothes of slightly saturated colors. Valid combinations will be purple with yellow, dark green or reddish brown, dark blue with yellow brown or light gray, black with diluted yellow, red, purple, green. A combination of gray, white and black will be successful. Saturated cold, pure white, gray, black-gray and pale delicate colors are best avoided.

Brunettes with a bright blush and gray, brown or blue eyes will suit warm tones of low saturation. You can stop at yellow with black trim, pearl, black with color trim. Less successful choices would be white, light green, purple and pale colors cold shades. When using blue and green colors, you should give preference to brighter and more saturated shades.

Girls with a gentle blush are yellow, lilac, bluish-violet with yellowish-brown, blue-green, red-brown, black and gray, orange in light shades.

redheads

Red-haired ladies with aristocratically white skin and green or blue eyes captivate the looks in clean outfits. of blue color, various vibrant shades of purple and orange with contrasting green or blue trim. Irresistible red-haired ladies in green fabrics. If the hair is blond, dark green is more suitable, if the hair is dark - light green.

Red-haired girls are not suitable for gray-beige and red tones that merge with a shade of skin and hair, as well as too bright colors.

gray-haired

Gray-haired ladies are ideally suited for dark shades in blue, blue-green, blue-violet palettes, as well as outfits made from fabrics of warm red, red with a purple tint and black with beige edging near the face. Not the best choice will be too bright colors, pale light greens and yellows, tan, pure blacks, whites and grays.

Women with gray hair and light-colored eyes go with outfits of warm tones of any intensity. For dark-colored eyes, choose dark gray, black with trim, or cool colors with a gray tint.

Women with silver (absolutely gray) hair and fair complexion look spectacular in dresses of pastel, soft shades, as well as in combinations of various dark tones of medium saturation. Brown, tan, pale green and white should be avoided.

If the face has a grayish tint, black, gray, purple, green, blue should be chosen as the main color in the wardrobe. The best color combinations are purple gray with tan, purple with yellowish gray, blue gray with dark brown. White color should be completely abandoned even as a finish.

Dark-skinned ladies with gray hair look spectacular in cool-colored suits with warmer-colored trim. Women of this type of skin suit black, red-brown, dark purple, gray-green. Basic black should be diluted with beige, purple or greenish gray trim.

Light brown is suitable for the dominant blue-gray in the wardrobe, cherry is suitable for greenish-gray, purple is suitable for yellowish-gray. And for finishing, black or white will be ideal.

In any situation, ladies strive to look beautiful, bright and stylish, because worthy appearance is the key to success. However, choosing the right perfectly tailored items from the latest clothing collections is only half the battle for a girl who has puzzled herself with finding the perfect outfit.

She has to study and general rules color combinations in the wardrobe, so that the images are stylish, relevant, spectacular and memorable.

In this matter, the fashionista will be helped by the color combination table and mini-tips given in this review.

Fashionable images with red color

If a girl has the courage to wear red clothes in Everyday life, then the admiring glances of passers-by on the street have long become a common occurrence for her. Being in the center of attention helps her not only a sense of inner confidence and freedom, but also a competent combination of colors in clothes.

Red goes well with black and white. These combinations are true classics. They cannot be a loser, so they are used by stylists to create images of celebrities going to a premiere or a social event. However, color block combinations should not be limited. Red looks great as a bright accent against muted blues, grays and dusty Pink colour.

Wine color combinations

Marsala, burgundy, sangria - this season, fashion has generously endowed girls with the choice of the perfect shade of wine color for making basic and formal outfits. Despite the fact that on their own these colors look expensive, rich and self-sufficient, it is quite difficult to combine them with other shades in images.

In order to maintain showiness and “dilute” the wine bow a little, it is worth buying quality items in black, white and gray color. If such a classic solution seems boring to a fashionista, she can safely experiment and add pastel, milky or coffee-colored clothes to the bow.

A successful combination of colors in clothes for women who prefer shades of gray

Being one of the basic colors, gray is very widely used by fashionistas to compose beautiful images all year round. However, the love of monochrome does not mean that all outfits will turn out to be dull, boring and monotonous. If a girl has a table of color combinations in clothes at hand, she will be able to find answers to her questions herself and learn how to make excellent combinations, guided by tips.

For example, a basic gray pullover will shine in a new way, complemented by an elongated straight-cut skirt in the current greenery shade. Accessories for such a spectacular bow can be kept in a laconic style and can be represented by a thin golden belt and nude pumps.

How to combine colors in noble blue clothes

Aristocratic blue is the perfect base for creating everyday and office looks in 2018. It harmonizes with colors of different shades. A girl can choose any shade that emphasizes the beauty of her appearance, from sky blue to bright indigo. Combining blue is worth with ivory clothes, as well as with things of soft pink, white and yellow color.

Other combinations are also appropriate. For example, it is worth trying on an image in which a laconic turtleneck without decor is intensely blue, complemented by a white skirt with a yellow animal print. The bow looks very unusual, especially if you correctly emphasize the idea the right accessories. In this case, it will be a leather clutch bag, massive bracelets and a stylish watch.

The combination of colors in pink clothes: what the table tells

Pink outfits don't have to turn a girl into an overgrown Barbie. With skillful combination, they look luxurious, emphasizing natural beauty and the natural charm of every woman. To create sophisticated images, you need to act competently. Having studied the table, the first thing to do is remember the successful combinations, and then try to put into practice the knowledge gained.

Looks perfect images in which quite bright pink shade combined with white, blue, lavender and beige things. In such outfits, you can go anywhere - win the heart of the chosen one on the first date, impress work partners in the conference room or walk around the city in the rays of the soft setting sun.

What looks good with mustard clothes for women

Soft, warm and cozy mustard shade often chosen in the cold season. He does winter images laid-back, uninhibited, but at the same time retains their authenticity and style. To look spectacular with a mustard outfit, you should not use mono combinations. A competent combination of things will help to dilute the saturation and place accents in the bow.

So, a mustard thin sweater, ideally fitting a figure, should be tucked into a dark purple pleated midi or maxi skirt. This outfit will be complemented by the use of golden accessories - bracelets, watches with a massive dial or fashionable necklaces.

Winning color combinations in denim clothes: photos with examples

For quite a long time, the combination of several denim items in one set, at least slightly different in shade, was considered a sign of bad taste. But in the current season, such a decision - fashion trend which can be seen on the catwalks of the world. Models parade proudly in sky blue denim shirts tucked into blue jeans and they look amazing at the same time.

You can repeat the image in everyday life. Fortunately, this is very easy to do, because every fashionista has more than one denim item in her wardrobe. It can be denim pants, capris, shorts, sundresses, tops, shirts and other clothing models.

Fashionable combinations in clothes 2018: what to expect for white lovers

Many people like the cleanliness and showiness that snow-white things give to outfits. In terms of combinations, they are universal, so a fashionista does not have to puzzle over what to wear to work, school or a meeting with friends in order to look incredibly attractive in a white outfit.

The color will play well against the background of the basic red, black and dark blue wardrobe. Also, snow-white things can be used to create tender images by combining them with pastel colors. There are a lot of options, so a lady can experiment with her style at least every day.

How to dress girls who love pastel colors

Touching and cute things in a girl's wardrobe are not uncommon. Ladies appreciate them for their impeccable look and timeless style, which does not lose its relevance from season to season. You can use the pastel things in the closet in 2018. Rose quartz, pale lavender, baby blue - all these shades have the right to exist in a fashionable wardrobe.

In addition to the fact that they are perfectly combined with each other, they can be combined with other colors, achieving new solutions in images. For example, a pale pink spring coat can be complemented with white skinny trousers, gray knitted scarf, tote bag in graphite shade.

Trying to find an answer to the question: "What are the most fashion combinations in clothes in 2018? ”, girls can note for themselves that the recommendations of stylists can vary greatly with the change of season. Therefore, the choice of color for things in the wardrobe should be carried out taking into account the weather outside the window.

At the same time, the stereotypes that the wardrobe should be exceptionally dark in winter, and based on bright prints and ornaments in summer are completely dispelled in 2018. To see this, just read the tips below from designers and fashion critics.

Choosing colors for the season - color wheel for winter 2018

Cold wind, falling snow and slush on the sidewalks can greatly spoil the mood. But not for those girls who have prepared surprisingly comfortable things for the new winter season. They will warm them up on rainy days and cheer them up thanks to the successful combination of colors.

In 2018, it is worth combining clothes in the following shades.

Beige and gray

Combinations of elongated voluminous down jackets made of matte beige fabric and graphite gray accessories look stylish - mittens, hats and scarves of large knitting. Shoes and a bag for this look can be chosen in black, giving preference to comfortable low-speed boots and a roomy “shopper” with several internal compartments.

total black

Completely black images, without bright accents, also remain at the peak of popularity. Having given preference to them, a fashionista will not have to complicate her life by thinking about how color matches flowers.

To look stylish, she needs to get black jeans, an oversized sweater, a wool boyfriend coat and high suede boots from the closet. Further, all these things are combined in one outfit, complementing the image. flawless makeup with an emphasis on perfect skin condition and stylish styling.

Red and blue

A win-win option for winter is red and blue. Outerwear blue color goes well with bright red accessories, so a muted sea-colored cashmere coat can be safely complemented by a fashionista with a scarlet city backpack, marsala-colored suede boots and other things that make the image unique.

This outfit will not go unnoticed, as it is quite bold and spectacular.

Black and Bordeaux

On the dull gray streets, deserted with the onset of frost, images with combinations of black and burgundy colors will look elegant and festive. With their appearance, the girls will please others and show by personal example that even in a snowstorm you can dress warmly, but at the same time stylish and beautiful.

Selecting colors by season - colors for the summer season

In summer, no one wants to look dull, boring and inconspicuous. Therefore, young girls and accomplished successful ladies are happy to listen to the advice of stylists and select the most successful combinations for their wardrobe. In 2018, they are represented by the following list.

Green and yellow

On a warm summer day, bathed in sunshine, there is nothing more pleasant than the smell of freshly cut grass. Therefore, the combination of grassy green and yellow is ideal for the warm season. The combination looks fresh, clean and playful. It gives the images brightness and originality.

Lavender and pink

For lovers of laid-back summer images I will love the idea of ​​​​combining delicate pink and lavender things in one set. They will give the outfit a memorable look, advantageously emphasizing the tan acquired on the sea coast.

It is best to complement such pastel looks with white or nude accessories. The ideal shoe option is pumps or beige ballet flats. The choice of bags is wider - a lady can take a roomy clutch, cross-body or shopper.

Cobalt blue and turquoise

Not many girls decide to combine these independent saturated colors in one set. However, this greatly limits their capabilities. As the experience of designers shows, looks with things in shades of "cobalt blue" and "turquoise" are simply magical.

Aitfits are juicy, catchy and bold. In order not to "overload" the bow, it is better to refuse to use bright accessories. You can limit yourself to a black basic leather bag and an expensive pair of shoes, which will emphasize the status of a woman and her awareness of fashion trends 2018.

orange and blue

Color block looks are especially relevant in summer and late spring, when there is no longer a need to wear jackets and coats. They give an opportunity to show their individuality to fashionistas who do not like everyday life and routine.

Orange flared skirts, complemented by a blue top, will make the girl a real trendsetter in street fashion, which her university friends or work colleagues will look up to.

For not just a fashionable, but also a beautiful appearance, it is important to be able to choosecombination of colors in clothes.Knowing shades and colors, applying them correctly and combining them is, without exaggeration, a real art. Before compiling her final image, any woman doubts, afraid to make a mistake and give preferencecombinations wrong colors in clothes.

Of course, fashion is constantly changing, and then we notice how long-forgotten trends are returning. But there are such harmonious color combinations that always remain relevant. And if you know them, you will always have an impeccable appearance. We have compiled such a table for you, it will help you to correctly combine colors in clothes. With its help, any fashionista will look great!

Table of error-free combinations

Main color	The most successful combination
Black	pink, orange, white, salad, yellow, red, lilac
Violet	grey, yellow, golden brown, mint green, turquoise, orange
purple	pink, orange, olive, dark purple, yellow, grey, white
Dark blue	mustard, light purple, blue, grey, brown, green, orange, red, white
	brown, grey, red, pink, orange, white, yellow
Turquoise	yellow, cherry red, fuchsia, cream, brown, purple
Salad	grey, fawn, tan, brown, navy blue, red
Green	orange, golden brown, yellow, salad, brown, cream, grey, black, creamy white
Olive	brown, orange
light green	pink, brown, golden brown, dark orange, gray, dark blue
golden yellow	brown, azure, grey, black, red
pale yellow	brown, grey, fuchsia, tan, shades of red, purple, blue
lemon yellow	brown, cherry red, grey, blue
Yellow	purple, light blue, black, grey, lilac, blue
Dark orange	olive, pale yellow, cherry, brown
light orange	olive, brown, gray
Orange	purple, blue, light blue, white, purple, black
reddish brown	blue, dark brown, purple, green, pink
Dark brown	sky blue, lemon yellow, purplish pink, mint green, lime green
Light brown	creamy white, pale yellow, green, blue, purple, red
Brown	pink, cream, fawn, green, hot blue, beige
Raspberry red	black, white, damask rose
cherry red	sandy, gray, azure, beige, pale yellow
tomato red	mint green, blue, creamy white, grey, sandy
Red	white, black, green, blue, brown, yellow
Fuchsia (dark pink)	lime green, tan, mint green, grey, brown
Pink	pale blue, brown, white, turquoise, grey, olive, mint green
Grey	red, pink, fuchsia, blue, purple
Beige	emerald, brown, blue, red, black, white
White	black, red, blue

Color gradation

Color scientists managed to create entire tables and systems for the formation of harmonious pairs of shades and colors. When a collection of clothes is created, the masters carefully study color compositions.

Did you know how dramatically colors affect people? Color creates a particular mood, people form a certain opinion, get an impression, a reaction due to the effect of different shades.

Thanks to the color palette, we can understand which colors are perfect for each other and which are not.

The division of colors from pastel to saturated. Warm and cold shades:

Using this spectrum, you can easily compose images that include from three to five tones. The main colors are red, blue, yellow. All the rest are considered derivatives of mixing the main ones.

When using 50% of two primary colors, the following secondary colors are obtained: green, orange, purple. If you change the percentage, you will get many other shades. There are several more ways to find shades that are harmonious with each other, let's look at them.

The principles of combining shades

-Achromatic combinations imply that the main color is gray, white and black. Such colors perfectly complement each other, as well as other tones of the spectrum. This image involves the use of bright color accents: a scarf, brooch, shoes, bag or jewelry. Many women like to give preference to this option. Any errors are excluded.

- Monochromatic combinations- a combination in one image of different tones of the same color (from light and pastel to the darkest). Try to combine in clothes different shades of the same color that suits you, for example: from deep emerald to pale green or from pale pink to maroon. The scheme is quite simple, but it looks very elegant. To avoid monotony in the outfit, add neutral colors (gray, white, black). Or instead, you can choose a textured fabric.

- Complementary combinations are color combinations with contrast. Pairs of red and green, yellow and purple, blue and orange are the most popular contrasts. A similar combination for a bold nature, because these colors are hard to miss.

- Triadic combinations- This is the use of three colors that are located at the same distance from each other on the color scheme. With this model of combining shades, a bright contrast is created, but the colors are in perfect harmony.

1) use main circuit- this is the use of three colors (red, blue, yellow);

2) during secondary scheme use derivative colors (orange, green, purple);

3) for tertiary scheme combinations with tertiary colors (obtained by mixing the primary color with the derivative) are used. For example, it can be images with orange-yellow, yellow-green, red-orange, green-blue, purple-red, blue-violet color combinations.

What to wear with

So, what colors can be safely mixed, and with what you need to be careful:

• usually a successful combination is considered to be one in which there are from two to four colors, but no more than that. Monochromatic clothes look too boring, and excessive use of bright colors causes irritation, distraction of attention, and anxiety;
• the color scheme should be in different proportions. If there are three colors in your style, then one necessarily prevails, the second emphasizes and sets off the previous one, and the third emphasizes the details of the image;
• colors such as black, gray and white are versatile and go with all bright shades. They are also considered base in the image. And as an addition to them, colorful, colored details are needed. Black elements add up to winning combinations with a simple, pure color. It can be orange, and yellow, and blue, and red;
• harmonious is a combination in which there are related shades (for example, purple with blue and cyan). Contrasting colors also look great: purple with yellow, green with red, and so on. Your figure will look even slimmer if you make sure that the bottom is one to three shades darker than the top;
• You can always successfully combine pastels of any shades. Bleached peach, lemon, blue, pink and beige tones will look unique with each other.

Experiment with colors so that it looks stylish, spectacular and tasteful!

There are several basic rules for color combinations: complementary, divided-complementary, analog, monochrome, achromatic and classical triad.

How to combine colors in clothes so that your sets always look organic, you will learn by reading this material.

Color wheel: rules for the harmonious combination of colors in clothes (with photo)

The color wheel for combining colors in clothes is the basis for a woman who knows how to harmoniously complete the colors in her wardrobe. It consists of three primary colors: yellow, red and blue. All other colors, and in total there will be 12 of them, are obtained by mixing. Mixed yellow with red - got orange; yellow with blue - got green; blue with red - got purple. And then, to combine colors in the color wheel, mix yellow with orange - we get yellow-orange; yellow with green - we get yellow-green; blue with purple - blue-violet, etc. Further up two tones, the color becomes darker, thicker and more saturated, and down two tones - blurrier, lighter and up to the palest. Thus, we get the purple sector: blueberry, eggplant, purple, dark lilac, lilac, pastel lilac. But this is not all shades of purple. In fact, there are dozens of them, but the principle of their lightening or saturation is now clear to you. In addition, if the color wheel is divided diagonally from yellow to purple, then we get a warm (yellow, yellow-orange, red-orange, red, red-violet) semicircle, and from purple to green-yellow - cold (violet, blue- purple, blue, blue-green, green, green-yellow).

Thus, we may have a question: what about the green warm color of young greenery, because it is in a cold semicircle? For this, we are given a color stretch from saturated to the most pale, each of which includes far from five shades. So you can assume that your warm green is in it too. Warmth and coldness belong only to those basic 12 colors obtained as a result of mixing and are a formality.

How to use the color wheel and the rules for combining colors in the selection of a harmonious ensemble and an interesting image? First of all, you need to remember which colors suit you best in terms of the color type of your appearance, as well as how you want to look in the eyes of the people around you, and what impression to make.

But before proceeding to a detailed study of the issue, look at the photo of the color wheel for a combination of colors to better understand what is at stake:

What combinations are harmonious: complementary colors

The first rule of color combination is a combination of opposite colors or a complementary combination. Simply put, it is a combination of two colors based on contrast.

What color combinations are harmonious according to color theory? Each cold color is harmoniously combined with the warm one opposite it. Always remember that we are talking not only about the main color, but also about all its shades. Draw a diagonal from your chosen color sector to the opposite side of the circle, and you will see combinations that blend perfectly with each other.

How to combine colors correctly using a particular ensemble as an example? Imagine: an emerald green dress in a cool shade and, in addition, a warm cherry red bag; cold crimson sundress and warm light green accessories.

A complementary rule for color combinations in clothes is a combination with high contrast.

To look fashionable, modern, bright, rich and confident, choose an ensemble so that one color is clearly dominant, and the second concerns only accessories (shoes, jewelry, belt, headdress, etc.).

Principles of harmonious color combination: monochrome

A monochrome color combination is a combination of two different tones of the same color. “Mono” means “one”, and harmony is created within one sector. The main rule of monochrome when composing an ensemble is to step over several shades.

If you take adjacent shades, they will merge. This principle of harmonious combination of colors within one sector is based on the contrast of light with dark, light with bright.

For example, if you combine red with burgundy or chocolate with brown, then the result will be far from the best. If you take a light peach fabric for a blouse, and chocolate for trousers, then the combination will turn out great.

Thus, we will combine: purple with light lilac, burgundy with pink, bright blue with blue, olive with light yellow, etc. If you wish, then experiment with three shades.

Look at the photo on how to correctly combine colors in clothes: with a monochrome combination of colors, your image will be less contrasting, and you will look noble and elegant:

Make sure that one of the things of your ensemble, located closer to the face (blouse, jacket, dress, pullover, etc.), has a cold or warm shade that matches your color type.

The main rule of color combination: related harmony

One of the main rules for color combinations is analog or related harmony. With an analog combination, the colors complement each other perfectly, and your image will be calm, inviting, sophisticated.

This is a combination of two or three colors located side by side. The color combination is low-contrast, and the combination is soft and calm. By selecting 2 or 3 adjacent sectors, determine the main complementary and accent tone. Be sure to use shades of different brightness.

For example, from two sectors - purple and red-violet - for the dress we will take a dark lilac shade, and for a jacket worn over the dress - pale pink. Of the three sectors - blue-green, blue and blue-violet - you can make up such an ensemble: a sea-green blouse, blue-violet trousers and a blue scarf. From the three sectors - green-yellow, green and blue-green - we get a wonderful ensemble: an emerald green skirt and jacket, a light green-yellow blouse and accessories (bag, shoes, bracelet) in dark aqua.

The right combination of colors in clothes: the classic triad

A harmonious combination of colors - the classic triad (or the rule of a triangle) - is a combination of three colors located at the same distance from each other. Mentally draw an isosceles triangle inside the color wheel. Three of its vertices will fall into three different sectors, and these colors will complement each other perfectly. It is also worth choosing one dominant color, and the other two - complementary and accentuating. Thus, from the three sectors - orange, purple and green - we get: an emerald green short coat, dark purple trousers and a scarf interspersed with orange, bright orange.

Three sectors - blue, yellow, red - will make it possible to make at least interesting combination: jeans are dark blue, the pullover is light yellow, and the scarf, shoes and other accessories are pink.

The classic triad is one of the brightest and most harmonious color combinations. Feel free to experiment and you will look the effect but, boldly and always stand out in the crowd.

Separated-complementary color combination

A split-complementary color combination is a scheme in which one color is perfectly combined with two opposite, close to each other. This combination option is very versatile, as it has several approaches. If you choose one primary color, for example, crimson dress, then complementary accessories will be a dark green scarf and shoes with a sand-colored bag. If your dress is either dark green, then a pale yellow blouse and ash pink accessories will be a great addition. Thus, the main dominant color from the color wheel for a harmonious combination of colors can be any of the three sectors you choose.

The split-complementary combination of colors is perfect for women who want to look elegant, bright, optimistic.

Rectangular, hexagonal pattern, square pattern and others

These are color combinations that include more than three colors. Combining shades here requires a special skill and professional flair, the exact balance of the primary and secondary colors.

What to wear with what: the right achromatic color combination

An achromatic combination of colors is the construction of an image around black, white and gray colors without using other colors.

A more reliable combination in working with black, white and gray is a harmonious combination. This combination looks very elegant, calm, and the colors seem to pass into each other without much contrast. For example: gray - pink, dark gray - purple, white - beige or sand, etc.

Bright rich colors and color combinations can also be diluted with achromes. This good way expand the color range, especially since a black bag, shoes or white sandals will always be in the wardrobe of a fashionista.

When creating the next complex of your wardrobe, remember the color wheel and the basic laws of color harmony.

The right combination colors in clothes, this is when the shade of color that suits you according to the color type of appearance is located near the face. The main, dominant color is the color that will be the most in your ensemble. This is what needs to be determined very carefully.

When deciding what to wear with what, for the right combination of colors, choose a fabric not plain, but with a pattern, print, stripe, check. But first, determine your dominant color. If the drawing is drawn in such a way that the two colors are in the same proportions (50 to 50), then consider that you already have two colors. It remains to add only an accent according to one of the principles of color combination.