Clothing Colors That Make Blue Eyes Pop
Blue eyes already stand out all on their own, and if you’re rocking a pair, you definitely know this! However, there are some clothing colors that complement blue eyes and help them to appear more intense. Sadly, there are also colors that do the opposite.
If you’ve been searching high and low for the colors that can make your blue eyes bluer and make them pop, well look no further!
How to Make Blue Eyes “Pop”
To enhance blue eyes, wear neutral colors like blue, black, white, and brown. Accent your blue irises with variations of orange, blue-green, or blue-purple to make them pop. But, make sure to use these accents sparingly and as small splurges of color relatively close to your eyes. Try them on a shirt, tie, or even makeup.
Down below we give a lot more insight into what you should lean towards when wanting to emphasize those gorgeous baby blues.
As always, these suggestions are just that, suggestions. If you feel comfortable in one color more than another, we completely support that! Always stick to your own personal preferences over other’s opinions. How YOU feel is always what matters most.
Remember, depending on your skin tone (dark or light) and undertones, these colors can create various results. Continue reading for more insight on what clothing colors will accentuate those beautiful blue eyes of yours!
Wear Blue to Make Your Eyes Bluer
Matching your eye color to your clothing color is one of the easiest ways to intensify your blue eyes.
From what we will explain within this article, the other colors that emphasize your baby blues might push you out of your current comfort zone. So, if you don’t feel confident enough wearing burnt orange, then this trick is definitely for you.
The best way to enhance your eye color without feeling uncomfortable in your own skin? Wear another blue! If you want to add contrast and depth, then choosing a deeper and darker blue than that of your eyes will do just that.
The blue in your clothing will enhance the blue in your eyes, especially if you choose a bolder, stronger blue than the one you have.
Blue clothing is always a great choice for blue eyes.
If you want to lighten your eye color, lean towards a softer, lighter blue. If you want to deepen and enhance the color, choose a darker shade.
And so on... You get the picture.
Are you in love with the blue you were blessed with? Try to find a shade/tint/tone that matches your own, this will make your eyes extra intense and enhanced.
Celebs with blue eyes swear by this one for their red carpet looks! Henry Cavill understands the power of pairing blue clothing with his blue eyes.
It’s remarkable how rewarding this choice of clothing color can be! When he chooses to wear blue, his eyes shine and appear more intense. This is a fantastic way to compliment his eyes and enhance them.
Find him on the red carpet rocking a striking blue suit in various shades, ultimately always drawing attention to one of his most famous features!
Contrasting Colors Complement Blue Eyes
This one is a little bold, so just keep on reading. We know some people might feel like they can’t rock this duo, but hear us out!
Orange sits opposite of blue on the color wheel. This means the two colors complement each other, and according to Color Harmony, are thus “that which completes or makes perfect”
When you are looking to intensify a color, find the color that contrasts it. For blue, that color is orange! Color theory proves that orange and blue have the highest contrast. These colors naturally emphasize one another!
Orange enhances the blue of your eyes by complementing it.
As seen in print, this is a huge game changer for photographers. Just check out this article posted by Expert Photography for more information on how they use orange and blue in their photos. Doing this allows them to grab their viewers’ attention and draw them in, while creating insane photos.
Variations of Orange are the Way to go
From bronze to pumpkin and papaya to amber, the shades that orange ranges in are vast! Carrot orange isn’t the only shade out there, so think beyond the stereotypical orange we know and hate to love. Deep shades of orange, like bronze, can intensify the blue in your eyes immensely, and appear extraordinary.
Check out our Space Cubes socks for the perfect example of how striking blue and orange look together!
Actually, though, wearing orange socks doesn’t really enhance the color of your blue eyes. For that, both colors have to be placed fairly close to each other.
We suggest trying out an amber or orange-brown tie to accentuate your blue irises. For the ladies, try bronze makeup.
Black, White, and Brown for Blue Eyes
If you aren’t looking to attain too much attention with your outfit, but are still wanting to enhance those gorgeous gems, stick to neutrals. Although they aren’t full of vibrancy, they do work with your eye color and not against it.
Neutrals allow for the vibrant color in your eyes to stand out all on its own. Think of them as the ultimate backdrop!
Black will help intensify the blue and encourage them to stand out – especially if you have light blue irises. Wearing black will bring all the focus to your face, allowing the blue to take center stage.
Its omission of light allows for the blue to appear brighter than normal. However, because black is so harsh, it depends on your skin tone if this one would work for you. Sometimes it can appear too intense and completely wash out your appearance. More on that topic here.
White works the same way! When you enter a room with white walls and white furniture, any color that is chosen to accent the space will immediately steal the show.
Wearing white will do the same to help your blue eyes shine. The absence of color will automatically draw attention to the only color in the space, or on your appearance, and make them appear more pronounced.
On another note, there is something about brown that intensifies the blue hue in your baby blues.
It’s satisfying how brown shades can flatter your eye color very naturally! Again, you’re looking to add contrast and depth.
Brown (actually dark orange) complements blue eyes in a very natural way.
Brown shades are amazing when wanting to exaggerate the blue in your eyes. Brown will allow the blue to stand out, while not appearing too harsh against them as black can.
Several makeup artists swear by using brown eyeshadows or eyeliners on blue eyes, this is a universal go-to for anyone rocking this eye color.
And, there’s even an explanation for this. Do you remember what happens when you add black to orange? Well, you get brown... Since both black and orange are great colors for blue eyes, brown must be as well, right?
Depending on how much black is added to the orange, you get a darker, more “brown” brown. The orange portion gets less pronounced, making the color easier to pull off in an outfit but not necessarily less effective for making your blue eyes pop.
Isn’t it great that the most common clothing colors (blue, black, white, and brown) are simultaneously the ideal colors to wear for blue-eyed people?
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Analogous Colors Enhance Blue as Well
This one is maybe just a side note but it might be interesting for you if you like to wear blue-purple or blue-green often.
Both of these hues help your blue eyes to stick out – albeit not as much as the previous few examples. Since there is quite a large amount of blue added to both blue-purple and blue-green (obviously), your natural blue gets accentuated.
Mint (light blue-green) is a color that makes blue eyes deeper and more intense.
Choose colors like mint (light blue-green) or lavender (light blue-purple) as easy-to-use clothing colors. Teal (dark blue-green) can be a great choice as well – especially as a canvas color. Stay away from large amounts of dark blue-purple, though. It might make you look like a sad magician (no offense to magicians who are going through a rough patch).
The Key to Bluer Eyes
Blue eyes have a lot of color options that can accentuate their appearance and help them to shine. There are a few honorable mentions we have to consider that don’t fully make the list but are still decent options for blue-eyed people.
For example, green is a pretty good choice when looking to make blue eyes pop. Green harmonizes blue when paired together, and according to Color Harmony, these two colors “flow quite easily from one to another“ and they also “always please the eye“ .
However, it’s best to be mindful. Depending on your personal preferences, hair color, and skin tone, some shades might not have the same effect on you as they do on other blue-eyed individuals. It’s all about testing out what works best for you!
But here are the keys to the “Benz” when it comes to blue eyes:
Wear the standard neutrals and accent with variations of orange, blue-green, or blue-purple. A classic Denim look will get you a long way. Accent it with a few tads of bright orange for maximum effectiveness. Or, try out a bright blue-green top if you’re feeling adventurous.
Happy driving!
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