Top 7 Winter Colour Combinations

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Every year as the winter season rolls around, we tend to put the colour in our wardrobe to the back. Instead, we switch to dark colours for our outfits with a rather heavy dose of neutrals. But these neutrals can often feel drab and outdated. Over the last few years, the fashion industry has taken to incorporating more and more colours in the winter season. The Autumn/Winter 2021-22 runway shows saw bright pinks, tangerines and yellows taking our breath away. While they were often showcased in a monochromatic way, the winter colour combinations also included reds, blues, browns and purples. 

 

Now, the easiest way to feature these colours in your style is to focus on one statement colour with neutrals. However, if you are into experimenting with these winter colour combinations, we are here for you. In this article, we at Styl Inc have curated a list of the top 7 winter colour combinations that will fit perfectly into your winter wardrobe. So just keep on reading!

 

Top 7 Winter Colour Combinations

Combining colour, in general, is quite a complex thing to do. You need to have a delicate and thoughtful hand to ensure that you look like a fashion icon and not a mistake. So, before we move on to the winter colour combinations you are here for, let’s discuss some ways to expertly wear colours. 

 

Firstly, you need to keep the colour theory in mind. A colour wheel is the most accessible tool you can have while working with colours. Don’t worry, we won’t bore you with the details here. A simple rule to remember is that colours opposite to each other on the wheel work well together. They are known as complementary colours. Another easy one to remember is that three adjacent colours, aka analogous, on the wheel look great together. 

 

Secondly, don’t put too many colours together. Just like too many cooks spoil the broth, too many colours spoil the look! Stick to one to three colours max. Play with tints, shades and saturation to maximize the payoff of each hue. 

 

Next, don’t forget about your proportions. Bright colours highlight different parts of your body by bringing attention to them. So, to maintain a balanced look, you should be mindful of which colour you wear on which part of your body. 

 

Last but not the least, colour mixing is not a 50-50 game. You should have one primary colour supported by a secondary hue. The upper limit is throwing a splash of a third colour. Remember tints, shades and saturation as mentioned above. 

 

Now that you know the techniques of mixing colours together, let us move on to the top winter colour combinations. 

 

1. Brown and Blue Winter Colour Combinations

Whoever said opposites attract was on to something. One of the complementary colour combinations, brown and purple could not be more opposite. But they look oh so perfect together! You can have the primary colour is a subtle powder blue. A nice tan scarf, bag and pair of boots can be added to accentuate the blue but not overpower it. You can just as easily have a chocolate brown canvas with an eye-catching blue adding life to the outfit. 

 

2. Green and Purple

A deep royal purple always serves as a nice canvas for pretty much any other colour to shine. A trending colour combination with purple has been green. The green can be both neon and emerald. Additionally, a deep moss green also looks phenomenal with the elite purple. When working with such statement worthy colours, experiment with textures as well as proportions.

 

3. Brown and Yellow

Brown and yellow belong to a similar colour family. This is one winter colour combination that can be worn all season long. The warmth from the earthy brown is an ideal base for the yellow to shine. A recent example of the exquisite nature of this combination was Selena Gomez’s look in the popular show Only Murders in the Building. Her faux fur coat with the brown pants boots added the style factor we often look for in celebrity outfits. 

 

4. Pink and Red Winter Colour Combinations

This is one winter colour combination that never seems to go out of style. It has been present for as long as we can remember! Even though it can be worn all year round, the combination is quite popular around Valentine’s Day. It seemingly embodies the romance swirling in the air! This is a combination that incorporates one of the trending winter colours: strawberry pink. Since this combination involves two rather eye-catching colours, you will have to be slightly more thoughtful on how you can pull it off. Just remember the techniques mentioned above and you will be good to go!

 

5. Monochrome in Very Peri

How can we do a blog about colours without including the colour of the year? We can’t! Pantone recently released the Colour of the Year for 2022 and the verdict is Very Peri. This beautiful shade of purple can fit into any wardrobe at any time of the year. But the cool tone quality makes it perfect for wintertime. The colour is fun, creative and inventive! So you can experiment your way around it. Pair it with other hues of purple or just have it be the statement piece. The ball is in your court. Due to the exciting nature of the colour, you cannot go wrong with whatever you try. 

 

6. Tangerine and Achromatic Hues

Tangerine is another one of those colours that have taken over the runway for Autumn/Winter 2021-22. While the colour translates extremely well to autumn and Halloween, mixing it with achromatic hues can make it more wearable for the rest of the season. By achromatic hues, we mean different tones of white, black and grey. Just make sure that the contrast between the colours is not too much as it can hurt the eyes. 

Styl Tip: Whenever you are unsure about how to style a statement colour, opt for achromatic hues in addition to different shades of tan and beige. The neutrals will tone down the boldness while still maintaining the fun. 

 

7. Green and Pink Winter Colour Combinations

We have the street style gods to thank for this one. Greens and pinks have been around for quite a while in fashion but have rarely taken over as they have right now. The ideal pairing for this winter colour combination would be emerald green with sorbet pink to maintain visual unity. But influencers have been seen to pair the jewel-toned green with a bright strawberry or hot pink. We have to say, we are absolutely in love with it! This combination is bold, out of the box and definitely not for the faint-hearted. You have been warned. 

And that’s it! These were our top 7 suggestions for winter colour combinations for 2022. We hope you enjoyed reading this article as much as we enjoyed sharing it with you. For professional personal styling consultations, contact us at Styl Inc and our team of expert stylists will get in touch with you. Stay tuned to the Styl Inc blogs for more information about styling tips and tricks. 

 

Till next time. 

Keepin’ it Styl’ish

 

Signing off,  

Shravani Priya