Best colors for red hair

Red and copper hair is warm, so colors that echo or balance it work best: forest green, teal, olive, cream, camel and navy. Bright reds, oranges and hot pinks tend to compete with the hair instead of flattering it.

Colors to try

Forest greenTealOliveNavyCreamCamelChocolateMustard

Colors to skip

Tomato redBright orangeHot pink
Green in any depth is the classic match.
Navy is a softer alternative to black.
Warm neutrals (cream, camel, chocolate) keep the hair the star.

Seasons this often points to

Warm AutumnSoft AutumnWarm Spring
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For women: picks in these colors

Maeve Colette Faux Leather High Rise Shorts Maeve Colette Faux Leather High Rise ShortsAnthropologie · $98.00
CIDER Oversized Plaid Cardigan Sweaters Knit Jacket with Matching Scarf | Scarf is Attache CIDER Oversized Plaid Cardigan Sweaters Knit Jacket with Matching Scarf | Scarf Amazon
Slim Everywhere Ponte Blazer Slim Everywhere Ponte BlazerBanana Republic · $220.00
Corduroy 3s Cargo Pants Corduroy 3s Cargo PantsAdidas · $95.00
SST Cropped Jacket SST Cropped JacketAdidas · $180.00
Crossover-Hem Midi Dress Crossover-Hem Midi DressMacy's · $97.30
7 For All Mankind Womens Dojo Tailorless Flare Leg Jeans 7 For All Mankind Womens Dojo Tailorless Flare Leg JeansMacy's · $117.60
Maeve Suede Cropped Jacket Maeve Suede Cropped JacketAnthropologie · $298.00

For men: picks in these colors

AE Grateful Dead Graphic Sweater AE Grateful Dead Graphic SweaterAmerican Eagle · $44.97
Michael Kors Mens Classic Fit Wool Cashmere Blend Kavon Overcoat Michael Kors Mens Classic Fit Wool Cashmere Blend Kavon OvercoatMacy's · $199.99
Cashmere sweater-polo Cashmere sweater-poloJ.Crew · $228.00
Relaxed Polo Cardigan Sweater Relaxed Polo Cardigan SweaterGap · $44.00
COOFANDY Big & Tall Shirts for Men Short Sleeve Button Down Casual Dress Shirts COOFANDY Big & Tall Shirts for Men Short Sleeve Button Down Casual Dress ShirtsAmazon
Cable Knit Crewneck Sweater Cable Knit Crewneck SweaterTommy Hilfiger · $69.65
B by Brooks Brothers Men's Classic-Fit Cotton Stretch Chino Pants B by Brooks Brothers Men's Classic-Fit Cotton Stretch Chino PantsMacy's · $53.10
Stripe Collared Knit Shirt Stripe Collared Knit ShirtForever 21 · $44.99

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