A hoodie in black, grey, blue and green

Short answer: The four colours cover most needs. Black is neutral, grey is the softest, blue is the easiest with denim, and green is the most personal. Choose based on the clothes you already have in your wardrobe.

Start with what you own

The best hoodie colour is the one that goes with the rest of your clothes. Look at the trousers and jackets you wear most. If they are dark, almost all four colours work. If they are light, grey is often the calmest choice. A hoodie that goes with a lot gets worn a lot.

Black as a base colour

Black goes with everything and is easy to wear at home and out. It hides wear best and looks put together with dark trousers. On the other hand, black shows lint and dust more clearly and can fade slightly over time. Wash it inside out and air dry it to help the colour last. See bamboo hoodie men.

Grey as the soft one

Grey looks softer than black and is easier to wear with light clothes. It works with light and dark trousers without asking anything special of the rest of the outfit. Grey shows lint less than black and feels calm for everyday wear. It is a good first choice if you only want one hoodie.

Blue with denim

A blue hoodie works especially well with jeans and dark trousers. Blue and denim belong to the same colour family, so they look connected without matching exactly. Dark blue is the most versatile and stays looking good through many washes. Lighter blue feels more relaxed and suits weekends. See the colours in bamboo hoodie women.

Green as the personal one

Green is the boldest of the four and works best when the rest of your outfit is calm. With black, grey or blue trousers, a green hoodie adds a little colour without being loud. It makes a good second hoodie when you already own a neutral one. See the full range in bamboo sweat for men and women.

Colours and washing

All colours last best with a gentle wash. Turn the hoodie inside out, wash at a low temperature and keep dark and light colours apart. Skip the tumble dryer and let the hoodie dry on a hanger or rack. Hours of direct sun can fade darker colours, so dry it in the shade when you can.

Lint and wear

Dark colours show lint most clearly, especially after washing with towels. Wash the hoodie with similar fabrics and use a lint roller when needed. Wear shows first at the cuffs and pockets. Grey and dark blue hide it most discreetly, while black and green show it a little earlier.

One or two hoodies

Most people manage with one or two hoodies. A hoodie is washed less often than a T-shirt, because it does not sit directly against the skin all day. With two, you can choose one neutral colour and one more personal one, so you have one for everyday and one for variety. Both will last longer.

Frequently asked questions

Which colour stays looking best

Grey and dark blue. Black shows wear and lint most clearly and can fade slightly over time if it dries in strong sun.

How many hoodies do you need

One or two. They are washed less often than T-shirts and therefore last longer, so two in different colours is plenty for most people.

Which colour is easiest to combine

Grey. It goes with both light and dark clothes without demanding anything, and it is a good first choice if you only want one hoodie.