Color guide
Plum and olive wedding colors
Plum and olive sit opposite each other in mood — one deep and romantic, one muted and earthy — which is why they balance so well. Give plum the dresses or the florals, olive the greenery or linens, then tie them together with cream or champagne.
Palettes we love
Moody garden
plum · olive green · cream · goldThe core pairing, warmed with cream and a little gold.
Plum, olive & burgundy
plum · olive green · burgundy · champagneBurgundy bridges purple and green for fall depth.
Soft plum & olive
plum · sage green · eucalyptus · ivoryA lighter, airier take with sage and eucalyptus.
Plum & olive romance
plum · olive green · blush pink · creamA touch of blush keeps the moody palette romantic.
Evening plum & olive
plum · olive green · navy blue · goldNavy and gold push it formal for evening.
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Matching decor
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Questions, answered
Do plum and olive go together?
Yes. Plum is a warm deep purple and olive is a muted earthy green; together they read moody and garden-inspired, especially with cream or champagne.
Should bridesmaids wear plum or olive?
Either works. Plum dresses with olive-toned greenery is the most common split; mixing both colors in the same dress style also works.
What metal goes with plum and olive?
Gold warms both colors. Silver can make olive look gray, so test it against swatches first.
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Screen colors are approximate. Order swatches of each shade and compare them together in daylight before buying.
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