A Guide to Selecting the Right Hat Colour

There's more to choosing a hat than the types of hats, its shape or style. Colour choice plays a crucial role in completing your outfit and reflecting your personality. Here are our tips for choosing the ideal hat colour, and some suggestions for models that you can find in our online store.

Matching the hat to the wardrobe

To match the hat with the outfit, consider the neutral colours and the overall palette of your wardrobe. Are you more into earth colours and warm colours (Brown, beige, green, cognac, khaki, olive, etc.) or rather into colours that are a little more neutral or cold (Black, gray, blue etc).
Once this is determined, we can look for a hat with cool tones and find the perfect colour choice for you. 

• If your wardrobe features light colours, consider hats in light brown or pastel colours for a softer look.
• For a wardrobe centered on dark colours, a classic black hat or dark brown option is a perfect match.
• White hats provide a clean and versatile addition to a wardrobe with formal outfits.

Explore our Stratoliner Natural or Saxon Gray models for such timeless colour options.

Photos: Stratoliner in Natural and Saxon in Caribou by Stetson

The Universal Appeal of Black Hats

You can also opt for a black hat that works with all colours and let your colourful outfit shine instead. Additionally, a black hat is a good option if your wardrobe doesn't have a specific colour palette and to accessorize formal outfits.

Our Henri Henri Bolero is a large brimmed black hat. There's a wide variety of black hat styles, offering both classic and contemporary options.

Photos: Bolero by Henri Henri

Cowboy hats and Colour Matching

Finally, if you opt for an outfit with a cowboy hat, the general rule is to match the colour of the hat with the leathers of the rest of the outfit. So, if you have leather boots and a belt, both black, opt for a black hat. If you have brown boots and belts, then opt for a dark brown or light brown hat and so on. To learn more about cowboy hat colours, visit the blog "Does the Colour of a Cowboy Hat Have Meaning?"

For more inspiration, explore our Skyline Chocolate, which blends seamlessly with various earthy tones.

Photo: Skyline in Chocolate by Stetson

Adding a Splash of Colour for Contrast

Complementary colours

For those looking to add a splash of colour or create striking colour combinations, consider complementary colours. So, if you want to create a colour contrast, you can choose the opposite colour to your clothes in the colour wheel, visible below.

Photo: Henri Henri

Incorporating a pop of colour through a hat can elevate your outfit to a statement piece. 

Photo: Tino in red by Bailey

To contrast neutral outfits like a blue jean for example, a hat in pastel colours beige or orange shades such as a cognac or a tobacco is a good option.

Another example would be to apply the same principle with your hair, if you have black hair you can try neutral tones to contrast. You can read more about matching with hair colour here: "The Best Hat Colours for Each Hair Colour.”

Or your skin tone : 

• Warm skin tones pair well with earthy tones and light colours.
• Pale skin tones shine with darker colours or vibrant colours like cheerful shades.

Note: Be careful with the red and green colour contrast, if the colours are too bright it could remind you of Christmas colours.) 

Explore a Range of Colours with Henri Henri

With a wide variety of hats, choosing the right colour is above all, knowing how to harmonize your look while staying true to your personality. Whether you're looking for neutral colours, white hats, or bold colour combinations, Henri Henri, the oldest hat store in Canada since 1932, has the hat for you! Discover our wide variety of hats for men and women in store and online! Let your personal preferences guide your choice, and create a look that truly reflects your unique style. You can trust us to provide timeless, versatile options tailored to you.