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7 Best Scarf Colors to Wear with Gray Hair

Monica Otayza
Oct 30, 2023
12:50 P.M.

With December drawing closer, it's time to get winter clothes out of the closet. Dressing in layers is a convenient way to keep yourself comfortable during the coldest season of the year, so we've rounded up the top seven best scarf colors to wear to complement your gray hair.

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Isa von Hardenberg attends the Laurel Show during the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Bebelplatz on January 20, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. | Source: Getty Images

More people are embracing their gray hair rather than dyeing it another color. With that in mind, we've rounded up the top seven scarf colors you can wear to complement your gray hair. If you have yet to prepare your winter wardrobe, this is the sign you've been waiting for to get started!

7. Scarlet

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Meryl Streep attends the 84th Annual Academy Awards - Foreign Language Film Award Directors Reception at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on February 24, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

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A deep red looks great on anybody, but it's incredibly gorgeous against gray hair. Wearing a scarlet scarf near your face will give you a certain type of glow, and matching it with black bottoms will make you look sophisticated and classy.

6. Emerald

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ane Fonda attends the Santa Barbara International Film Festival annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film honoring Jane Fonda at Bacara Resort & Spa on October 3, 2015 in Santa Barbara, California. | Source: Getty Images

Emerald is only one of the many jewel tones that look great on people with gray hair. If you have cool undertones or green or brown eyes, emerald is the way to go this winter.

5. Silver

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Meryl Streep at the premiere of "The Iron Lady" during day six of the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival at the Berlinale Palast on February 14, 2012 in Berlin, Germany | Source: Getty Images

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Silver is an excellent choice for those with cool undertones and gray hair. It will bring out a glow in you, making you look stunningly youthful.

4. Brown

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Goldie Hawn at an after-party following the world premiere of "Les Miserables" at The Roundhouse on December 5, 2012 in London, England | Source: Getty Images

It's best not to mirror your hair color when it comes to clothing. Instead, stylists suggest complementing the other colors on your face. Brown is a good scarf color choice for those with brown or hazel eyes. It'll make your eye color pop and your overall look more vibrant.

3. Rose Pink

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Dame Judi Dench at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards at the National Theatre on December 13, 2004 in London | Source: Getty Images

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A rose pink scarf is the perfect pop of color for your gray hair. It's a great color choice for those with cool undertones, as it complements both your skin and your hair.

2. Black

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Jamie Lee Curtis at the "Freaky Friday" premiere In London on December 14, 2003 | Source: Getty Images

You can't go wrong with a black scarf. It's a staple in every woman's wardrobe, and for good reason. Black makes the perfect contrast to your gray hair. It helps make your locks stand out and is an easy-to-match piece with the rest of your outfit.

1. Fuchsia

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Warm colors like fuchsia elevate both your hair color and complexion. This statement is especially true for women with warm undertones. To complete your overall look, wear a matching lip color. With such a bold look, you're bound to turn heads wherever you go.

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Norbert Balit and his companion Laurence Piquet at President of the Union of Showmen Marcel Campion's party at La Bouillabaisse beach on August 6, 2013 in Saint-Tropez, France | Source: Getty Images

Almost any color works well with gray hair. In fact, wearing colors that spark joy regardless of your hair color or skin tone is the way to go!

However, if you'd like to keep things natural, there are a few colors to avoid. Pale pastels, neon colors, and light neutrals are some shades to steer clear of. These colors either overpower your gray hair or make you look washed out.

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Emmylou Harris performs during the celebration of the music of Kate McGarrigle at Town Hall on May 12, 2011 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

On the topic of colors that bring out the best in your gray hair, we've rounded up the seven best clothing colors to wear. Click here to find out what they are.

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