What Colour Goes with Grey? Combining Grey in Your Outfit

Pink, burgundy, beige, brown, black, white and yellow go with grey. Grey is a calm neutral that works as well with soft pastels as with dark shades and a bright accent.

Grey hangs in many wardrobes but is rarely combined on purpose. Then the outfit quickly looks flat or cold. Here you will find which colour goes with grey, how to combine grey, what goes with grey trousers and how the shade of grey changes the look.

What colour goes with grey?

Grey is a neutral. It steps back and lets other colours stand out. That is why hardly any colour clashes with grey. These combinations are seen most often:

• Pink softens grey and looks fresh.
• Burgundy adds depth and an elegant touch.
• Beige creates a warm, calm overall look.
• Brown makes an earthy combination.
• Black and white make the outfit clean and clear.
• Yellow adds a bright accent.

A simple rule helps: combine grey with one main colour and one neutral. Then the look stays calm. An example: with grey trousers, wear a pink jumper and a white blouse underneath as the neutral. The outfit needs no more colours than that. A general overview of colours is given in our guide Colour Combinations for Clothes.

Grey and pink: how do you combine the two?

Grey and pink are seen as a pair that looks modern and soft at the same time. A pale pink stands for a romantic look. A strong pink turns a grey outfit into a statement.

A pink jumper goes especially well with grey trousers, because the trousers keep the shade calm. The other way round, a grey jumper works with pink trousers. You will find a selection in the pink jumpers.

If you prefer something more muted, choose a dusty pink or rosé. With charcoal these shades look calm, with light grey rather gentle. Black or white basics hold the outfit together.

Grey with burgundy, brown and beige: warm combinations

Burgundy. Dark grey and burgundy look elegant and autumnal together. A burgundy top with light grey trousers is a calm option. You will find more ideas in the guide Combining burgundy.

Brown. Grey and brown are often seen together today. It works best when the shades suit each other: mid grey with chocolate brown or light grey with camel. You will find a selection in brown clothing.

Beige. Beige makes grey warmer and softer. A beige jumper with grey trousers looks calm and everyday. You will find more choice in beige clothing. Taupe also sits between grey and brown and connects both colours. How that looks is explained in the article Combining taupe.

Grey with black, white and yellow

Black. Grey and black make a calm look. Light grey with black has more contrast, charcoal with black looks softer. You will find a selection in black clothing. If you do not want to wear black on its own, break up the look with a white or cream piece. More on this can be found in our guide What colour goes with black.

White. White and grey look clean and fresh. A white blouse under a grey jumper or a white shirt with grey trousers is quickly put together. Cream white is the warmer version and goes especially well with warm grey.

Yellow. A soft butter yellow brings light into grey outfits without being loud. It is easiest with a single piece, for example a top or a scarf. You will find more in the guide Combining butter yellow.

Combining grey trousers: which top goes with them?

Grey trousers are a base that goes with many tops. You only have to decide whether the outfit should be calm or eye-catching.

• Calm: white, cream, beige or black. The outfit stays clean and suits the office and everyday life.
• Soft: pink or lilac. A pink jumper in particular gives grey trousers some colour.
• Warm: burgundy, brown or camel. The combination looks especially right in autumn and winter.
• With an accent: yellow or a strong red. A single piece is enough, the rest stays calm.

For shoes, black, white and brown are safe companions. Brown ankle boots go with warm colours, black shoes with black and white.

Patterned tops are also possible, for example striped or with a leopard print in brown and black. The grey trousers then stay the calm counterpart.

Light grey or dark grey: what changes?

The shade of grey decides how a combination looks. Light grey goes well with pastels such as pink, cream and white. Mid grey is the most flexible shade and goes with almost all colours in this article. Dark grey and charcoal look especially elegant with burgundy, beige and yellow.

The undertone matters too. A warm grey with a hint of brown goes well with beige, brown and camel. A cool grey with a hint of blue looks clearer with pink, white and black.

Three outfits with grey

Soft. Grey trousers, a pink jumper and a white blouse underneath, with the collar showing at the neckline. Light shoes go with it. A calm, friendly look for everyday that needs only a few pieces.

Warm. Grey jumper, beige trousers and brown ankle boots. The three shades are close together, so the outfit looks calm and harmonious. A cream cardigan as a third layer goes with it.

Clear. Grey trousers, a black top and a white blouse or white shirt as a layer underneath. With a black bag the outfit suits both the office and the evening.

Matching items in the shop: Trousers for women and Tops for women.

Frequently asked questions

What colour goes with grey?

Pink, burgundy, beige, brown, black, white and yellow. Pink looks soft, burgundy elegant and beige warm.

What colour goes with grey trousers?

White, cream, beige and black are calm companions. Pink, burgundy or brown give the trousers more character.

Does grey go with brown?

Yes, if the shades suit each other. Mid grey with chocolate brown or light grey with camel are harmonious combinations.

Can you combine grey with black?

Yes, grey and black make a calm look. The darker the grey, the softer the transition to black looks.

What colour goes with dark grey?

Light shades such as white, cream and pink go with dark grey. Burgundy and yellow add an accent.

What colour goes with light grey?

Pastels, white and black go with light grey. Brown and beige also look calm with light grey.