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The best colors for blue eyes
Blue eyes look bluest beside warm copper and terracotta and grayest beside cold, flat neutrals.
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The short answer
Copper, terracotta, peach, coral and camel make blue eyes look bluer, because orange sits opposite blue on the color wheel. Navy, chambray, cornflower and periwinkle repeat the blue for a softer effect. Choose the warm or rosy version that suits your skin. Avoid cold gray and blues brighter than your eyes, which make them look pale.
The palette
Colors that flatter blue eyes
Blue eyes have very little pigment in the front of the iris. The blue comes from the way light scatters, which is why blue eyes look different in sun, in shade and next to different clothes. They range from icy pale blue and gray-blue to cornflower, deep navy-blue and aqua, and many have a gold or brown ring around the pupil.
Neutrals
Sand, camel and chestnut make blue eyes look brighter than cold gray does; slate and navy suit cooler coloring.
- Soft White#F3F1EB
- Sand#DCC9A8
- Light Camel#C49F72
- Chestnut#7B4B31
- Slate#5F6E7D
- Midnight Navy#1C2647
Colors that make them pop
Terracotta, peach, coral and cinnamon sit opposite blue and deepen it, while cornflower and chambray repeat it.
- Terracotta#BD6C50
- Peach#F1B48F
- Soft Coral#E5826A
- Cinnamon#A35C32
- Cornflower#6C8ED3
- Chambray#8FA9CC
Statement colors
Orange-reds and marigold intensify blue eyes, and periwinkle adds a violet echo that makes them look clearer.
- Burnt Orange#B8551D
- Marigold#E3A23B
- Coral Red#E0533D
- Raspberry#B23A6B
- Ruby#9C1736
- Periwinkle#7F8FD8
Why it works
Why these colors work
The colors that make blue eyes pop sit on the other side of the color wheel: orange is the complement of blue, so copper, terracotta, peach and camel make the iris look bluer. Repeating works too. Navy, chambray and periwinkle frame blue eyes when they’re deeper or softer than the iris, never brighter. Undertone and contrast choose the exact shade: peachy or golden skin wears terracotta and coral, while pink or cool skin looks better in rosier versions like salmon and rosewood. Eye color alone won’t tell you your season.
Your season
Seasons where blue eyes is common
Light Summer
Soft blue, gray-blue or powder blue eyes with light, cool coloring: periwinkle and rose-brown flatter.
Cool Summer
Gray-blue eyes, sometimes with a gray ring, and pink-toned skin: navy, cornflower and soft raspberry.
Light Spring
Clear sky blue or aqua eyes with golden, light coloring: peach, warm coral and light camel make them sparkle.
Bright Winter
Vivid blue eyes against dark hair and bright whites: they can carry cobalt, black and optic white.
One trait doesn’t settle a season: undertone, depth and how soft or bright your coloring is decide it together. Avarobe reads all three from one selfie and shows your best and worst colors on your own face.
Keep away from your face
Colors to avoid
- Electric Blue#1F5BFF
- Bright Turquoise#00C2C7
- Cold Gray#A8ADB3
- Neon Green#57FF3C
- Pale Lemon#F4ECA4
- Jet Black#0B0B0B
Blues brighter than your eyes outshine them, and cold gray turns blue eyes gray. Jet black is fine with dark hair; with light hair, try navy or charcoal near your face.
Put it together
How to wear them
- A rust, camel or terracotta sweater makes blue eyes look bluer than a blue one does, so try the complement before the match.
- When you wear blue, pick one that is deeper or softer than your eyes, like midnight navy or chambray, rather than brighter.
- Gray-blue eyes turn bluer next to peach, coral and warm brown, and grayer next to charcoal and silver gray.
- With light hair and light eyes, keep the darkest shades for trousers and shoes and wear mid-tones like cornflower and light camel near your face.
- Cognac and tan accessories, like a leather belt, bag or jacket, add the orange side of the wheel without wearing a bright color.
Eye makeup
Copper, bronze, peach and warm brown shadows make blue eyes look bluer. Brown or plum liner flatters more than black on light coloring, and navy mascara is a subtle way to repeat the blue.
Lips and blush
Warm skin suits coral, peach and terracotta lips with an apricot blush. Cool skin suits rose, raspberry and berry with a pink blush; either way, the eyes stay the focus.
Glasses
Tortoiseshell and honey frames add the warmth that makes blue eyes look bluer. Clear, soft gray or navy frames suit light coloring, and black frames work if your hair is dark.
Questions
Blue eyes: FAQ
What color makes blue eyes pop?
Orange makes blue eyes pop most, because it sits opposite blue on the color wheel. You don’t need bright orange: copper, rust, terracotta, peach, coral and camel all do the job. Pick softer, rosier versions like salmon if your skin is cool, and warmer ones like burnt orange if it is golden.
What colors bring out blue eyes?
Warm earth tones and soft blues bring out blue eyes. The best colors for blue eyes are copper, terracotta, peach, camel and coral, which make the iris look bluer, plus navy, chambray, cornflower and periwinkle, which repeat it. Wear them near your face in tops, scarves and collars for the strongest effect.
What colors should people with blue eyes avoid?
Blues brighter than your eyes, like electric blue and bright turquoise, plus cold gray and neon green. Bright blues outshine the iris so your eyes look pale, and cold gray makes blue eyes look gray. With light hair, jet black near the face can also feel heavy. Keep these shades below the waist.
Can you wear blue if you have blue eyes?
Yes, as long as the blue is deeper, softer or a different shade than your eyes. Navy, chambray, slate and periwinkle repeat the color and make your eyes look clear. A blue that is more vivid than your eyes, like electric blue, steals the attention. Hold the fabric near your face in daylight to check.
What color season are blue eyes?
Blue eyes are common in Light Summer, Cool Summer, Light Spring and Bright Winter, but they appear in every season. Your eyes don’t decide it alone. Soft gray-blue eyes with cool skin point to summer, clear warm blue with golden skin to spring, and vivid blue with dark hair and high contrast to winter.
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