There is often talk of five neutral colors; which are black, white, grey, navy blue, and beige, and owe their name to the fact that they can be combined with each other and with a large number of colors and patterns; to achieve a harmonious image in the style you want to wear.
To look elegant and very stylish, it is recommended to combine a maximum of three colors with each otherIn addition, the third color must be minimal or «accent», that is, it must be present in the accessories or complements of the set, such as: bags, scarves, belts, shoes, watches, ties, socks, etc.
It should be borne in mind that neutral colors are characterized by two basic things: first, for its discretion and second because they can practically be combined with all colors; with few exceptions.
If we talk about the outfits that should be worn to work, we must clarify that the perfect combinations should contain between 50 to 70% neutral colors, especially that they are present in jackets, suits, skirts, dresses or pants, while the rest could be another neutral color, an accent color, which could be striking. There are classic combinations with these colors, which we explain below:
Black: It can be said that black is the king of neutral colors; and can be worn throughout the year, and although it is present in the wardrobe of almost all women and men, it is not recommended to wear it in spring. Black projects power, authority and leadership; and he is a symbol of elegance and sophistication. The neutral colors that combine perfectly with it are gray and white, and less often, beige.
In the spring season, exceptions could be made and combined with light and intense colors, such as pink, sky blue, lilac, white, salmon, turquoise blue and emerald green, in order to give a touch of freshness to the style; and although it is not common to wear it at this time, in the workplace it is the most used throughout the year.
White: It is the faithful companion of black and is usually the neutral color that is sometimes underestimated, although it goes very well with many outfits, for example, in a blazer or sports jackets, loafers, sandals or semi-open sneakers, dress shirts as a bottom. white and stripes of another color, cotton or linen pants, skirts, dresses made of soft and thin fabrics, white tops, as well as bags, necklaces, earrings, watches, belts, etc.; that can be perfectly combined with other navy blue, gray and beige garments.
Without a doubt, white is one of the neutral colors that make women look fresher and more reliable; and it is advisable to combine it with accent colors, such as red, royal blue, orange, purple, yellow, fuchsia, turquoise, grass green and intense sky blue, especially in the spring season.
Navy blue: It is the most recommended color in suits and dress pants, especially in fabrics such as linen, cotton and fine wool, and should be worn during the day, to replace black. If it is spring time, this color projects authority at work, and it is recommended that it be combined with light colors, but the neutral colors that combine perfectly with navy blue are beige, gray and white and the lilac
Gray: Presenting several shades that can be combined perfectly, it becomes the noblest neutral color, in addition to the fact that light gray communicates confidence and dark gray reflects authority, but on a less marked level than black. It usually looks great on blazers, jackets, suits, and pants. In addition, blouses and tops in light colors are very fresh. The neutral colors that combine perfectly with gray are black, white and navy blue.
For work in spring time, you can combine the different shades of gray with light colors such as sky blue, lilac, white, and even yellow to give it a fresher and warmer touch, for example, when wearing gray pants, with a white blouse and adding yellow accessories. For men, gray can be added to loafers, and paired with white pants and a soft yellow shirt.
Although there are other colors that can be recommended, such as turquoise blue, orange, salmon and emerald green, which give the outfit more dynamism and joy, in a season characterized by the diversity of color in the environment.
Beige: It is one of the least taken into account neutral colors when making combinations in outfits, but it is very practical and combinable, in addition to projecting confidence and warmth, recommending its use, in skirts or pants, making perfect combinations with the white and navy blue. So do not leave beige out of your combinations, dare to combine your pants and skirts with blouses or flannels in salmon, lilac, light pink, white, orange, emerald green, among others.