Color Spotlight

Some contrast usually looks best. Dark hair pairs well with almost any color, while very light hair can wash out next to beige or pale yellow. Gray and silver hair look great with cool tones like navy, burgundy, and deep green.

Deep shades like navy, olive, burgundy, and forest green act almost like neutrals and still add color. They pair easily with the outfits you already wear. Once those feel natural, try a brighter shade on a cap or beanie.

Deep, rich colors like burgundy or dark green can look polished at work and many events. Very bright shades read more casual and suit weekends, sports, and vacations. For formal occasions, a colorful felt hat with a classic shape keeps it dressy.

A band in the same color family gives a clean, tonal look. A black, brown, or contrasting band adds definition and helps the hat match your shoes or belt. When unsure, pick a band that repeats a color you already wear often.

Denim works with almost any hat color. Warm tones like rust, mustard, camel, and burgundy pop against blue jeans, while white, cream, and gray keep the look crisp. Avoid a hat in nearly the same blue as your jeans, which can look flat.