Enhancing your appearance also makes you feel good, and both are enhanced when your features are emphasized. Our most defining traits are our eyes, skin, and hair, according to Elizabeth Kosich, CEO of Elizabeth Kosich Styling and certified image stylist.
Hence, the key to wearing color is to select hues that would draw attention to your eyes. Given that brown eyes are the most popular eye colour—45 percent of Americans and roughly 80 percent of people worldwide have brown eyes—we asked stylists what colours match best with brown eyes.
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The Best Colors to Wear If You Have Brown Eyes, According to Stylists
Green
Green is an excellent choice for complementing brown eyes, according to fashion and beauty expert Jamila Kyari. Whether it’s lime, forest green, or emerald, green hues bring out the vibrancy of brown eyes. Earthy tones like greenish-khaki and moss offer a casual, grounded look, while kelly, emerald, or spring green can add energy and vivacity to your ensemble.
Blue
Similar to green, blue is another cool colour that enhances the allure of brown eyes. From baby blue to cobalt, the entire spectrum of blues accentuates brown eyes beautifully. Depending on the desired effect, stronger blues like turquoise or navy can make a powerful statement, while softer shades like aqua or sky blue evoke a sense of calmness and relaxation. Blues also serve as great neutrals for layering with other colours.
Brown
Brown eyes possess depth and various accent colours like golden yellow or red. Aimee Carr, makeup artist and founder of Voodoo Makeup, recommends wearing different shades of brown to bring out these accent colours and enhance the eyes’ overall appearance. Brown mauves, red browns, and deeper shades like praline brown accentuate the nuances of brown eyes, while copper adds warmth and brightness.
Red
Red exudes boldness and pairs well with brown eyes, creating a deep, dramatic palette. Different shades of red convey varying messages, with cheerful orangey-reds exuding warmth and approachability, and cool blue-reds like oxblood or crimson presenting a more distant and standoffish vibe. Red offers an opportunity to express oneself boldly and step out of the comfort zone.
Pastels
For a softer, spring-inspired look, pastel hues complement brown eyes without overpowering them. Soft pastels like peach, apricot, lavender, and light pink highlight the warmth and depth of brown eyes. Pastel mint green, in particular, is universally flattering and pairs well with brown eyes, offering a refreshing and chic aesthetic suitable for any occasion.
