Style guide
How to wear navy: colour combinations for men
Navy is the most forgiving colour in menswear: darker than blue, softer than black and easy to combine. The outfits in this guide all include a navy piece, grouped by the colour it is paired with.
Updated 4 November 2026 · 17 outfits in this guide
01
Navy and grey
Navy, Sky & Grey
Casual · 7 pieces
Denim
Casual · 7 pieces
Cream, Grey & T-shirt
Casual · 7 pieces
Jacket, Cream & Navy
Casual · 6 pieces
Navy and grey is a calm, cool pairing that works in any season. Grey jeans, a grey hoodie or a grey knit with a navy top or cap is hard to get wrong.
02
Navy with cream or white
White, Shirt & T-shirt
Casual · 7 pieces
Navy, Cream & Denim
Casual · 6 pieces
Navy, Sky & Red
Streetwear · 6 pieces
Jacket, T-shirt & Jeans
Casual · 6 pieces
Navy with cream or white is the classic nautical combination. A navy and off-white striped top, cream trousers or a white beanie keeps it crisp.
03
Navy with denim
Navy, Black & Denim
Casual · 7 pieces
Navy, T-shirt & Jeans
Casual · 7 pieces
Jacket, Navy & Sky
Casual · 6 pieces
All Blue, All Day
Streetwear · 6 pieces
Navy and denim blue sit close together, which gives a tonal outfit. Use clearly different shades: a navy top with light or washed jeans keeps the two from blending.
04
Navy with a red accent
Red is the strongest accent for navy. One red piece, often the shoes or a detail on a cap or top, is enough.
05
Navy on navy
Two navy pieces in one outfit work when they differ in texture or pattern: a navy wool jacket over a navy striped top, or a navy cap with a navy long-sleeve T-shirt. Break it up with light jeans or white shoes so the outfit doesn't read as one dark block.
06
Navy and brown
Navy and brown is a warmer combination for autumn. Brown suede, a brown flannel or a camel cap with navy looks relaxed and less expected than navy and black.
Questions
What colours go with navy for men?
Grey, white, cream, light blue denim, brown and red. Navy works with almost every neutral.
Can you wear navy with black?
Yes, when there is clear contrast, such as black shoes or a black cap. Two dark garments of similar depth next to each other can look like a mismatch.
Does navy go with brown shoes?
Yes. Brown suede or leather with navy is a classic pairing.