Frequently Asked Questions

Spectra Look is a free guide to matching colours in clothing. We show men and women which colours belong together, dress with shoes, trousers with tops, coat with bag, using clear rules and ready-made combinations you can copy straight from your wardrobe.

Both. The colour rules are the same for everyone, so the guide is shared. Combinations are tagged men, women or unisex so you can browse the pieces you actually wear.

Yes. Black and brown can make a considered combination: chocolate gives subtle contrast, while chestnut or tan is more pronounced. For conservative formal menswear, black polished shoes remain a reliable choice. The occasion, shoe style and leather finish matter as much as colour.

Choose man or woman and the model appears. Pick the type of your top (shirt, T-shirt, polo, blouse, knit, dress or blazer) and it shows on the model at once; pick its colour and the model changes colour. The builder then asks for the next piece the same way, type first, then a short list of matching colours: trousers, chinos, jeans or a skirt, then shoes, jacket and bag. Every colour we suggest is scored against everything you have already chosen, so the shoes suit both your top and your trousers. It all runs in your browser.

No. Most people already own the neutrals that anchor every combination here. Start with what you have, and use the matcher before you buy anything new so it fits what is already in your wardrobe.

For conservative formal menswear, matching the belt and shoes in colour family and finish is a useful convention. In casual outfits they can differ. Repeating one leather colour elsewhere can help the combination feel intentional.

Either can work. Gold adds warmth; silver gives a cooler contrast. Repeating one metal is an easy starting point, and mixing metals can look intentional too. Choose by the effect you want rather than treating the outfit’s undertone as a rule.

It did. Spectra Look now focuses entirely on colour guidance for clothing and no longer sells or recommends products. The company, team and locations are unchanged.