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The best colors for green eyes
Green eyes look greenest next to their opposites, the reds and purples, and dullest next to a brighter green.
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The short answer
Plum, mulberry, orchid and garnet make green eyes pop, because red-violet sits opposite green on the color wheel. Rosewood and russet work the same way and pick up gold flecks. Olive and sage repeat the green for a calmer look. Avoid kelly green, neon yellow and flat gray, which compete with or dull green eyes.
The palette
Colors that flatter green eyes
Green eyes combine a small amount of golden-brown pigment with the same light scattering that makes eyes look blue. The result ranges from pale jade and sea green to gray-green, olive and deep emerald. Many green eyes also have a gold or brown ring around the pupil, which is where green blurs into hazel. Green is one of the less common eye colors, and it changes more than most with lighting and clothing.
Neutrals
Rosy and brown-based neutrals let green eyes lead, and pewter or graphite suit cooler coloring.
- Ivory#F2EBDA
- Fawn#BFA184
- Rose Taupe#9C8584
- Pewter#8A8D90
- Cocoa#5D4234
- Graphite#45474D
Colors that make them pop
Mulberry, orchid, rosewood and russet sit across the wheel from green, and olive and sage echo it gently.
- Mulberry#7B3B5E
- Orchid#A65A9C
- Rosewood#9F625F
- Russet#8F4A2B
- Olive#6D6A33
- Sage#8E9C78
Statement colors
Magenta, garnet and eggplant make green eyes look almost lit from inside, and jade repeats them at full depth.
- Magenta#A3236D
- Garnet#7E1B2C
- Eggplant#4E2A4F
- Grape#5E3A8A
- Antique Gold#A8873A
- Jade#2A7F66
Why it works
Why these colors work
Red and violet sit opposite green on the color wheel, so the colors that make green eyes pop are plum, garnet, mulberry and orchid. Russet and rosewood lean red as well, and they pick up gold flecks. Olive, moss and sage repeat the green instead, for a calmer everyday look. Your skin decides which version: warm skin with copper hair suits russet and eggplant, cool skin with gray-green eyes suits mauve and smoky plum, and high-contrast coloring carries magenta and jade. Like any single trait, green eyes hint at a season without deciding it.
Your season
Seasons where green eyes is common
Warm Autumn
Olive or warm green eyes, often with red or copper hair: russet, eggplant and olive bring out the green.
Bright Spring
Vivid green eyes with clear skin and noticeable contrast: clear violet, raspberry and coral match their brightness.
Light Spring
Light, clear green eyes with golden blonde or strawberry hair: peach, warm pink and light violet keep them bright.
Soft Summer
Gray-green or teal-gray eyes with cool, blended coloring: dusty mauve and smoky plum flatter most.
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
- Kelly Green#1DA64C
- Neon Yellow#E8FF2A
- Bright Aqua#19D3C5
- Pastel Mint#C2EBD6
- Baby Blue#BFD8EF
- Flat Gray#A0A3A5
Bright greens and aquas compete with green eyes and win, while pale mint, baby blue and flat gray wash them out. Wear these away from your face.
Put it together
How to wear them
- Wear a plum, mulberry or garnet top on days you want your eyes to look greenest; a fine-knit sweater or a silk scarf works as well as a dress.
- Choose greens that are darker or grayer than your eyes, like forest, olive or sage, and skip any green that is brighter than they are.
- If you have red or copper hair, russet and rust echo your hair while complementing your eyes, which makes them some of your most useful colors.
- Gray-green eyes look greener next to dusty rose and mauve and grayer next to charcoal, so soften dark outfits with a rosy scarf.
- Rose-toned basics, like a rose taupe sweater or fawn trousers, give green eyes a quiet complement in everyday outfits.
Eye makeup
Plum, aubergine, burgundy and mauve shadows make green eyes look intensely green. Copper and bronze work on warm skin, and a plum or brown liner flatters more than black on lighter coloring.
Lips and blush
Berry, rosewood and warm rose lips suit most green-eyed faces, and brick or terracotta suit warm skin with copper hair. Blush in soft plum, rose or apricot keeps the face fresh and lets the eyes lead.
Glasses
Burgundy, plum and tortoiseshell frames make green eyes look greener. Gold or rose-gold metal suits warm coloring, while gunmetal or silver suits gray-green eyes and cool skin.
Questions
Green eyes: FAQ
What color makes green eyes pop?
Purple and red-violet make green eyes pop most. Plum, mulberry, eggplant, orchid and garnet sit opposite green on the color wheel, so they intensify it. Russet and copper work too, especially if your green eyes have gold or brown flecks. For a quieter effect, echo the green with olive or sage instead.
What color clothes bring out green eyes?
Tops, dresses and scarves in plum, mulberry, garnet, rosewood, russet and olive bring out green eyes. They’re the best colors for green eyes because they either complement the green or repeat it in a deeper shade. Wear them close to your face and pair them with ivory, fawn or cocoa rather than black.
What colors should green eyes avoid?
Kelly green, neon yellow and bright aqua compete with green eyes, and pale mint, baby blue and flat gray wash them out. A green brighter than your iris makes your eyes look dull by comparison. If you love bright green, wear it in a skirt, trousers or shoes and keep plum or ivory near your face.
Can you wear green if you have green eyes?
Yes, if it’s deeper, softer or more muted than your eyes. Olive, moss, forest and sage echo the color and make green eyes look clearer. A green that is brighter or more saturated than your iris, like kelly green, wins the contrast and your eyes fade. Test the shade next to your face in daylight.
What color season are green eyes?
Green eyes show up most often in Warm Autumn, Bright Spring, Light Spring and Soft Summer, but they appear in every season. Olive green with warm skin and copper hair often points to autumn, clear green with bright contrast to spring, and gray-green with cool skin to summer. Undertone and contrast decide it.
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