How to match colors: Blue and Orange
Continuing the series of posts with suggestions on how to match colors, today I will talk about blue and orange, also known as a Complementary Combination.
This duo go by this name because they are opposite colors in the color wheel. In case you’re wondering, other traditional sets of complementary colors are red and green and yellow and purple.
SO WHAT IS CONSIDERED “BLUE” AND “ORANGE”?
Technically we consider blue every color that goes from baby blue to midnight or navy blue.
We also consider orange any color that goes from light peach to a shade of brown.
Besides the value (dark x light), we also contemplate the temperature and the intensity of the color, which means that there is a blue and an orange for everyone.
This is very comforting to know, isn’t it?
In the photos below you’ll see different shades of blue and orange that can be found in the stores right now.
3 TIPS ON HOW TO MATCH BLUE AND ORANGE
Tip 1: ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
You can see in the photo with the blue denim dress that you don’t need to be super colorful to wear color combinations. As you can see, if you want to make a more positive impression, go for dark orange sandals. They’ll look much more interesting than a black one, for example.
Tip 2: STYLING HACKS I PERSONALLY USE TO ENHANCE MY LOOK
As I mentioned in other posts, because of my complexion I look good in most of the oranges. Since there are cooler blues that I like and aren’t the best for me, I try to wear either an orange necklace or earrings. If not, makeup can help as well: choose an orange blush and lipstick. I swear that makes all the difference!
Tip 3. ACCESSORIES ARE OUR BEST FRIENDS
If you have an orange top or blouse that you don’t really like or think it doesn’t fit you, try doing the opposite of what I do. Accessories are always super helpful, so why don’t you add a pair of blue earrings or a blue necklace to your outfit?
Just make sure it’s not too delicate otherwise it won’t stand out.
Color combinations can be a little tricky, I know. So if you need to up your styling game and you’re a tri-state area resident (NY, NJ, CT), book an in-person Color Analysis right now.
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