Ahead, see 11 chic ways the fashion set wears navy blue and shop pieces inspired by their looks.
- White.
- Beige.
- Yellow.
- Burgundy. Add a subtle touch of color with burgundy.
- Green. This bold green just pops.
- Black. You can definitely mix navy with black.
- Gray. Gray is the perfect complement to navy.
- Purple. Hello, purple.
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Navy blue and orange
Of course, navy doesn’t have to be worn just with neutrals like black, white and taupe. It can go beautifully with so many colors. For major impact, try wearing with orange, red or yellow. This can be an unexpected color combination but yet a classic one.
A dark navy shirt looks best paired with light stonewashed jeans. Add leather boots in a medium-brown or black hue and a slouchy leather hobo bag for urban-to-rural chic. For a trail-ready look, add hiking boots and a leather backpack or messenger bag.
If you’re searching for a casual and at the same time chic outfit, reach for a navy blouse and blue ripped jeans. For a more refined aesthetic, slip into red suede pumps. For a look that’s very straightforward but can be styled in a multitude of different ways, pair a navy blouse with black tapered pants.
‘There are plenty of complementary color options to choose from when it comes to navy. To create a contrast, look at colors such as browns, reds and oranges. Orange sits just next to yellow on the color wheel and works particularly well with navy as the bright tones of the orange make the dark blue appear even deeper.
Navy Blue and Yellow
Yellow tends to pop when styled with almost any color, but against a darker shade, it’ll really wow. Why Not Try … A navy dress and yellow heels, or a navy sweatshirt with cropped yellow pants.
What other colours can it be worn with and the ultimate style question is can you wear navy and black together? The answer is YES! It has long been considered a winning colour formula, dark navy and black and both from the same colour category (Winter), so sit tonal well together.
If your dress shirt is navy, try a lighter wash, like in these jeans by Nudie. Or, for a night out, you can elevate your look with a black pair of jeans. We like this pair from Hudson. Just make sure yours don’t have contrast stitching.
Can you wear dark blue with black?
The short answer is yes, you can wear navy blue with black. While some may say they should never go together, here at Men’s Health we believe that this color duo is the perfect combo to amp up your wardrobe, perhaps because so many in the office can’t seem to stray from wearing these two colors together.
If you’re looking for a relaxed casual and at the same time dapper ensemble, pair a navy shirt with light blue jeans. A pair of grey athletic shoes instantly spruces up the look. For a laid-back look, consider pairing a navy shirt with light blue jeans — these two items fit really great together.
Gray. Gray is the perfect complement to navy.
Whether you’re working with house paint, acrylics or any type of brush-on paint, you can blend your own colors by mixing two shades of the same paint type together. Make navy blue by mixing a little black or orange into a pure blue a little at a time.
You can pair navy and grey with almost any other shade in your wardrobe, without worrying about a clash of colours. In fact, they can help other colours shine even brighter. Yellow, green, and even red pop beautifully against navy and grey.
Navy has black in it, so the two are perfect companions. Whereas there are so many dyelots of navy, wearing navy with another navy (unless they are from the same dyelot) can make them tricky to match. So keep it simple and wear navy with black.
We recommend stone and beige as two safe options when wearing a navy shirt. For those with more confidence try red, light blue and white.
This could be as simple as pairing navy flannel trousers with an Oxford cloth shirt, or as intricate as combining raw denim jeans with a cable knit jumper, tweed jacket and silk polka dot scarf.
What colors do not go together?
Now, let’s move on to the worst color combinations and why you should avoid them in your design and art.
- Neon and Neon. Neon Cyan and Neon Pink Combination.
- Dark and Dark. Burgundy Red and Dark Swamp Combination.
- Cool and Warm. Asparagus Green and Burning Sand Combination.
- Vibrating Color Combinations.
While black can be draining because it absorbs light rather than reflecting it on to your skin, a pretty blue will brighten up the complexion. This fitted dress flatters the figure with subtle ruching.
2) Keep it simple.
Either add a black pair of shoes with a dark blue dress, or a navy scarf with a black suit. That way the whole outfit blends in tonally. If you’re able to wear denim to work, this contrasting blue texture is an ideal way to layer in a 3rd tonal shade, rather than a contrast colour.
Related Articles. As an earthy color, brown complements almost every other color, but it makes a particularly pleasing combination when used with blue. You can use navy and brown to create a sophisticated color scheme, as darker hues add richness and drama to a room.
1. Black Shoes. Black heels are a classic (and also the safest) choice when it comes to shoe colors, which means they look great when paired with navy dresses. They are perfect if you are going to an event with a dress code that requires a formal look, yet at the same time, they can also be used for casual wear.