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What colors go with gray clothes? Many men aren’t comfortable with color matching for this classic neutral color, but we’ve got you covered!
While you can find gray in most men’s closets, we don’t often see men wearing gray clothes (the main exception to this is gray jeans). Why is that? Well, we think that’s because they just don’t know what colors go with it.
If you’ve got gray clothes collecting dust because you’re not sure what to pair them with, here are ten colors that work.
What Colors Go With Gray Clothes?
When it comes to gray clothes, there can be many different shades and undertones. Each shade pairs well with different colors. But since we can’t go through every shade, let’s say there are only two; light gray and dark gray.
Though some colors look good with both shades, some hues just look fantastic with the right shade. Let’s see what goes with each color so that you can find the best match for it in your closet.
Light Gray Clothes
Here are the colors that’d complement your light gray garments:
Light Blue
Hands down, light blue is the best color to pair with light gray. These colors work for casual and formal occasions, and they never look out of place or over the top.
So, whether you put together a light blue shirt with some light gray chinos or wear a gray T-shirt with light blue jeans, your outfit will always look stylish.
Light Pink
Similar to light blue, light pink is a great match for light gray. Though most men aren’t fond of wearing pink, a pale muted shade looks très chic with light gray.
Still, if you don’t want to have so much pink in your outfit, just add a little splash here and there, such as a pink tie or scarf. Or a pale pink beanie. Lots of options. Pick what you like, and you’ll find that it matches really well with the gray.
Dark Gray Clothes
Now, it’s time for styling dark gray clothes!
Burgundy
Burgundy and dark gray are basically a match made in heaven. While most shades of red go well with gray, burgundy is on a whole other level. I mean, just look at the burgundy scarf on the mannequin at the top of the page.
It adds enough depth to your outfit without looking showy or excessive. And, whether you want to wear a burgundy blazer or a burgundy T-shirt, the outfit will make total sense.
Pro Tip: If you’d like to wear brighter tones of red with gray, then try to keep the red to a minimum for more buttoned-up occasions. However, if you’re going for a casual look, then don’t be afraid to go all out.
Dark Purple
Dark purple and dark gray are another excellent color combo. But, to be honest, this combo doesn’t look quite right with casual outfits.
I mean, gray jeans and a purple sweatshirt will look okay, but a purple dress shirt with dark gray pants is just top-notch.
So, leave this combination for your more formal outfits and get ready for the compliments coming your way.
Dark Green
Another great color that people often forget about when wearing gray clothes is dark forest green. This color combination looks incredibly smart and sophisticated, especially when a dark gray suit is involved.
Even a dark green sweater with a pair of gray chinos will look absolutely dapper. So, put some dark green in your closet and get ready to look like a perfect gentleman.
Colors That Suit Both Shades
That being said, there are colors that work well with both gray shades.
White
White and gray are as classic as you can get with outfit combinations.
Whether you wear these colors as sweatpants and T-shirts or as dress shirts and trousers, you’ll always look great. And best of all, you can wear white with both light and dark gray.
Still, keep in mind that light gray looks much better with white if you’re going for a more casual look—meanwhile, both light and dark gray look perfectly okay with office wear and the like.
Black
When it comes to styling gray clothes, you can never go wrong with black.
Since black is a neutral color, it’ll look perfect with any shade of gray. And like white, it suits both casual and formal settings.
Still, don’t be afraid to liven things up a bit by adding a pop of color to this color combination. It’ll contrast wonderfully with the black and gray backdrop, especially when the gray is on the darker side.
Gray
You may think that gray on gray is too dull, but monochromatic outfits are a thing.
It doesn’t even have to be the same shade. You can wear light and darker shades together, and your outfit will always look fantastic.
Wear light gray pants with a dark gray coat. Or wear dark gray pants with a light gray sweatshirt. You can do no wrong. Even wearing different textures won’t look odd; it’ll add more depth to your outfit. So, have fun with your gray clothes!
Navy
Again, navy and gray are one of those color combos that just make sense.
The blue and the gray complement each other wonderfully and just make any outfit incredibly stylish. And if you add a brown belt with some brown shoes, you’ll look seriously debonair.
An especially popular look involving these colors includes some navy chinos with a gray blazer or coat. Once you add some sunglasses and a nice watch, you’ll look like a million bucks.
Yellow
Weirdly enough, sunshine and fog are a great matchup. Well, clothes-wise, anyway.
Practically every tone of yellow, ranging from pastel yellow to mustard yellow, will go perfectly with light gray. Yellow adds a certain warmth to your outfit, which you can’t find with other colors.
Again, you don’t have to go all out with the yellow. Start out with a simple scarf or a beanie. You can also stick to more muted tones like beige. However, you’ll soon find your closet filled with yellow garments because that color is irresistible.
Pro Tip: Wear lighter, more pastel tones of yellow with light gray to give a soft impression, and leave the more saturated tones to dark gray as the contrast will look more striking.
