What Color Goes with Dark Green?

What color goes with dark green? The easiest are cream, beige, camel and brown, while burgundy, mustard and rosé add accents. Dark green is a deep shade and needs a light or warm counterpart so the outfit does not get too heavy.

Do you have a dark green piece in your wardrobe, or are you looking for one for fall and winter? Then you probably wonder what goes with it. The guide shows which colors go with dark green, how dark green differs from khaki, olive and sage, and how to combine single pieces. There are also three outfits.

What color goes with dark green? The basic rule

Dark green is seen as a classic color for fall and winter. It is deep, calm and close to black. Three directions help with the choice:

Light. Cream, beige and white give dark green some light.
Warm. Camel, brown and mustard put earthy shades next to the cool green.
Reddish. Burgundy and rosé sit on the opposite side of the color wheel and set a deliberate accent.

A dark shade needs a light counterpart. Two colors next to dark green are enough for an outfit. Green shades in general are covered in the guide What Color Goes with Green.

Dark green, fir green or bottle green: what is meant?

Fir green and bottle green are names for deep shades of green. Both have little yellow and look almost like a colored black. In clothing you will mostly find them under the term dark green.

Other greens behave differently. Khaki and olive have more yellow and brown and look more matte. Sage is light and grayish. They have their own partners, which you can read about in the guides What Color Goes with Khaki and Olive and What Color Goes with Sage Green.

Combining dark green with cream and beige

Light shades are the simplest way. Cream and beige make a dark green outfit softer, and white adds even more contrast. The basic top in beige is ribbed and sleeveless, and you can also wear it as a layer under an open jacket. With dark green pants the look stays calm and light.

Combining dark green with camel and brown

Camel and brown are earthy partners and suit the season. Camel is a warm light brown, brown is darker and calmer. A knit skirt in camel with a dark green top is one example. You will find more styles in the knit skirts.

Brown goes with dark green because both shades are muted. The light sweater in brown with dark green pants makes a look in natural tones. Shoes and a bag in brown go with it as well.

Combining dark green with burgundy, mustard and rosé

Burgundy is a dark red and forms a deep contrast next to dark green that is seen as autumnal. One piece is enough, for example the muslin blouse in burgundy with a dark green skirt. You will find more in the guide Combining Burgundy.

Mustard is warmer and stronger. A scarf or a bag in mustard is enough as an accent. Rosé is the soft variant. A gentle pink like that of the ribbed knit sweater in pink looks calmer next to dark green than burgundy.

Do dark green and black or gray go together?

Yes. Dark green and black are both dark and make a deep, calm look. A light piece in between keeps it lively. Gray is cooler and softer than black. A gray bouclé jacket over a dark green top is a simple starting point.

Dark green sweater, pants, skirt and dress: what goes with them?

Sweater. Pants in cream, beige or camel go with it. A light blouse can peek out underneath.
Pants. The top can be in cream, beige or rosé. A jacket in camel or gray goes over it.
Skirt. A sweater or blouse in cream, brown or burgundy goes with it.
Dress. A jacket in camel, beige or gray over it keeps the look calm. You will find more dark green dresses in the category green dresses.

For shoes and bags, brown, black and camel are the safe choice. Beige keeps a dark outfit light.