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3 PERFECT COLOUR COMBINATIONS YOU NEED IN YOUR WARDROBE & HOW TO USE COLOUR WHEEL

3 PERFECT COLOUR COMBINATIONS YOU NEED IN YOUR WARDROBE BLUSH ORANGE AND PINK | HOW TO USE COLOUR WHEEL

“The best colour in the whole world is the one that looks good on you.” Coco Chanel

Pairing colours can either make or break your outfit. So, it’s only natural to feel a little uneasy when experimenting with new tones and partnerships. But, that doesn’t mean you have to stick to plain old head-to-toe black.

Here, I take you through my three favourite variety of colour-coordinated looks. Ready to embrace the rainbow?

ORANGE AND PINK

Pink and orange is the colour combo of summer 2020 and definitely my favourite one!

3 PERFECT COLOUR COMBINATIONS YOU NEED IN YOUR WARDROBE BLUSH ORANGE AND PINK | HOW TO USE COLOUR WHEEL

There’s something about this that simply screams summer. The fusion of the two makes for one truly eye-catching, fun, and vibrant outfit. It’s time to step outside of your comfort zone and start experimenting with colours.

GREEN AND MUSTARD YELLOW

There’s nothing crisper than the smell of freshly cut grass on a warm summer day, and this colour combination is just that. Fresh and clean, green and yellow looks great on most complexions. If you’re warm toned, focus on mustard, khaki and dark green. If you’re cool toned, sharpen up an outfit by adding bright yellows and iridescent greens.

BLUSH PINK AND BEIGE

Nothing says summer more than pastels. Soft pinks may sound subtle, but when styled with the right complementing hue, they can be as eye-catching as a bright pop of colour. This colour combination will remind you of the soft scent of jasmine and a warm summer breeze.

Use the Colour Wheel for Guidance

A colour wheel shows you how colours relate to each other and visually demonstrates the relationship between primary, secondary and tertiary colours. You can use the colour wheel to develop colour schemes for your wardrobe.

Colour wheel

We have three groups of colours, primary, secondary and tertiary.

TIP: In order to separate the warm colours (reds, oranges, yellows) from cool colours (blues, greens, purples) draw a line through the centre of the wheel.

Primary colours are red, yellow and blue (classic pub quiz question) and these are the basis for all other colour. Any colour can be made using a combination of primary colours.

Secondary colours are made by mixing two primary colours from the colour wheel. The results are orange, green and violet. These are centred between the colours mixed to make them on the wheel.

Tertiary colours are made from mixing a primary and secondary colour, for example blue and green become teal, and red and purple mixed together become magenta. Tertiary colours rest between the colours used to form each on the colour wheel.

3 PERFECT COLOUR COMBINATIONS YOU NEED IN YOUR WARDROBE BLUSH PINK AND BROWN | HOW TO USE COLOUR WHEEL

Now let’s dive into colour wheel combinations – complementary, analogous and triad.

Complementary colours are colours that are across from each other on the colour wheel, such as red and green. This creates a high-contrast, high – drama look. A complementary colour scheme is great for small pops of colour to make items stand out. Pick a colour on the colour wheel then draw a straight line across the colour wheel, this is the colour’s complement.

Analogous colours are colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel, like blue-green, green, and yellow-green. When creating an analogous colour scheme, one colour will dominate, one will support and another will accent.

Triadic colours are colours on the colour wheel that form a triangle. One example of a triadic colour scheme is purple, orange, and green.

Choose a colour on the colour wheel then draw an equilateral triangle to find the two other colours. You will notice that each colour has 3 colours between them to form the triangle.

3 PERFECT COLOUR COMBINATIONS YOU NEED IN YOUR WARDROBE BLUSH PINK AND BROWN | HOW TO USE COLOUR WHEEL

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59 Comments

    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 10, 2020 / 1:38 pm

      thank you 🙂

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 7:57 am

      this is my fave combo too! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 8:02 am

      thanks babe xx

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  5. Kinga K.
    August 24, 2020 / 1:59 pm

    Have a great week pretty❤

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    • Elegant Duchess
      Author
      September 11, 2020 / 8:03 am

      thanks Kinga xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      Author
      September 11, 2020 / 8:04 am

      my fave summer combo xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
      Author
      September 11, 2020 / 8:04 am

      Thanks Nikki, great reference when in doubt what colours go or don’t go together xx

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  8. dousedinpink
    August 23, 2020 / 2:03 pm

    These are great tips! All of these combos are beautiful! My favorite is the orange and pink!

    Jill – Doused in Pink

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 8:08 am

      Same here! great for holidays! xx

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  9. Nancy
    August 22, 2020 / 7:40 am

    Oooh I really like Coco Chanel’s quote! I really like the orange and pink combo. Looks fruity and rich! I love that mustard yellow is still trending. Actually that color combo works really well too. You can never go wrong with pink as well! Thanks for sharing! Love all of your outfit!!

    Nancy ✨ exquisitely.me

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 8:13 am

      Thanks Nancy. I love experimenting with different combos and I was pleasantly surprised how yellow mustard and green go so well together! my fave is defo pink and orange, perfect for holidays xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:00 pm

      I know, right? it’s such a happy hue combo 🙂

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:03 pm

      thanks Cris! xx

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  14. Paula Nunes
    August 19, 2020 / 6:24 pm

    I loved your tips..I also love looks with cores

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  15. Rena
    August 19, 2020 / 1:09 pm

    Yes, I agree! These colour combinations are really perfect and you look fantastic in all of them!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:05 pm

      Thanks Rena xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:09 pm

      thanks Ashley xx

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  17. Ivana Split
    August 18, 2020 / 1:22 pm

    You look great in that pink and orange combo. Such a lovely combo of colours. I also love the combo of mustard yellow and green, I wear it often. Fantastic outfits, all of them. I love experimenting with colours!

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:10 pm

      thanks Ivana. Same here, it’s always fun to discover some new hue mix that actually looks good on you! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:13 pm

      thanks Lovely xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:16 pm

      Thanks beautiful xx

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  21. Via Singh
    August 18, 2020 / 8:14 am

    I love the color combination you have used. I never thought about purple and yellow though. But I love paring purple with green. But Now I know better. Thanks for sharing these tips my dear. 🙂

    Via | https://glossnglitters.com

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:18 pm

      I couldn’t agree more! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:18 pm

      I do agree, especially when comes to summer outfits xx

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  24. Nat
    August 17, 2020 / 4:29 pm

    wow! I love bright colours its perfect for summer !

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  25. Gabrielle
    August 17, 2020 / 4:09 pm

    Oh yes, pink and beige completely steals my heart and attention throughout the seasons – it just looks so chic, each and every time! Hope you had a lovely weekend beautiful 🙂

    aglassofice.com x

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:20 pm

      Thanks Gabrielle! xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:21 pm

      thanks beautiful xx

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:24 pm

      thanks Margot. I’m glad you enjoyed the post 🙂 xx

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  28. Simone
    August 17, 2020 / 1:07 pm

    I’m loving all these gorgeous hues! I’m a huge fan of the pink and orange colour clash.

    xx Simone
    Little Glittery Box

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    • Elegant Duchess
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      September 11, 2020 / 2:24 pm

      Same here! my fave xx

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  32. Kinga K.
    August 15, 2020 / 3:08 pm

    You look phenomenal ❤

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  36. Jodie
    August 14, 2020 / 12:26 am

    I am a firm believer that it’s fun to experiment with color combinations like these.
    OXOX
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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