# How to Pick a Saree Blouse Colour

> A simple guide to choosing a blouse colour for your saree: matching, contrast, and tone, with tips for printed, plain and heavily worked sarees.

Source: https://prernaas.shop/guides/how-to-pick-a-saree-blouse-colour

Last updated: 2026-10-28

Blouse colour changes how a saree looks. You can match, contrast or pick a tone from the print.

## Quick answer

For a safe, elegant look, match the blouse to the saree body or border. For a modern look, contrast with a complementary shade. For printed sarees, pick a solid colour from the print.

## Three approaches

- **Match:** use the same colour as the saree for a rich, uniform look.
- **Contrast:** pick a complementary or neutral shade, such as gold, ivory or deep green, for a statement.
- **Pick from the print:** choose one colour from a printed saree, ideally the most subtle.

## By occasion

- **Daily and office:** muted, matching tones.
- **Festive:** rich colours and contrast borders.
- **Weddings:** metallic, deep and jewel tones.

## Tips

- View colours in daylight before deciding.
- Bring a saree corner when you choose fabric.
- Contrast piping can tie the blouse to the saree.

See the [blouse neck design finder](/tools/blouse-neck-design-finder) for design ideas, then message us on WhatsApp with your saree photo.