Need to find the perfect shade of nail polish to wear with your Coral dress? You’re in luck! For this post, we’re gonna see what color nail polish goes with a coral dress.
So, if you wanna know what nails go with a coral dress – stick around.
I’ll share color options and even specific shades of nail polish that will match!
We’re gonna go pretty deep into this, so here’s the fast answer (in case you’re in a hurry):
White, Navy, Taupe, or Beige nails work with a Coral dress. You could also try Gold, Blues, Pinks, or Lemon Yellow nail polish. Light grays, Emerald or Mint Green, Teal, Turquoise, and Lilac nails also pair well with a Coral dress.
Now that you have a basic understanding of what color nails will work with your coral dress, let’s dive deeper and explore more options.
The color you choose for your nails is going to be based on a few things.
The time of year, the vibe you want, other accessories you have…
The shade of coral you’re working with and where you are going to be wearing the dress will also factor in.
Not to mention your personal taste!
So let’s see which nail color is going to work best for you.
Navigating this post will be easy if you use the table below:
Table of contents:
Which nail polish colors work with a Coral dress? Neutral polishes you can wear.
– White
– Beige
– Navy
– Taupe
Complementary polish colors that work with coral.
Metallic polish colors that can be worn with a Coral dress.
Other polish options to wear with a Coral dress.
What color nail polish goes with a Coral dress? Neutral polish colors that work.
If in doubt – go for a neutral.
That’s my motto and I swear by it!
Neutrals are an absolute lifesaver when you can’t decide on a polish color.
There are also more neutral color choices than you might think.
Check out my post 14 nail polish colors that go with any outfit for some great ideas for versatile polish shades.
Not only will they work with your coral dress, but pretty much everything else in your closet too!
So what neutrals go best with coral?
Here’s a handy list.
White
White and coral together look fresh and modern.
Coral is a vibrant color, so wearing white nail polish can add a splash of calmness.
White polish won’t take attention away from your dress. So it’s a great choice if you want your dress to take centre stage.
Go for a stark, pure, white polish rather than an off-white.
Something like OPI’s Alpine Snow should do the trick.
Beige
Ah, good old reliable beige.
Beige is one of my all time favourite nail polish colors because it’s so versatile.
Beige and coral go together like peaches and cream. So feel free to bring out the beige polish to match your coral dress.
Beige doesn’t have to be boring either – oh no!
Try adding a little bit of coral nail art to really make your nails pop against that dress.
Navy
Feel you want to tone down the coral a little? Then a navy blue nail polish could be just the thing.
Coral typically has a lot of orange in it, which means blue compliments it extremely well.
Navy nails scream sophistication to me.
Navy could be the perfect choice for a more formal event.
Taupe
Taupe falls somewhere on the spectrum between gray and brown.
The color taupe has become increasingly popular in recent years.
In both fashion and interior design.
It also happens to pair very nicely with coral – yay!
If you’re looking for the color a fashionista would pick to wear with coral, this is it!
Light grays
Gray and coral work really well together.
For the best match – opt for a lighter shade of gray like Essie NL – Call Your Bluff
What color nail polish goes with a Coral dress? Complementary nail polish color that works.
Every color has a complementary color.
In color theory, complementary colors are opposites.
If you look at a color wheel, you can easily see which colors are complementary.
For example, Red and Green, Yellow and Purple, and Blue and Orange are all basic, complementary pairings.
Putting complementary colors together creates a big contrast and is eye-catching.
Coral is mostly orange (sometimes mixed with varying amounts of pink).
So, the best way to pull off a complementary color scheme with your coral dress is to add either Teal, Turquoise, or Navy blue nails.
Any shade of blue will work.
Try experimenting with softer, paler shades for a casual vibe. Like Tiffany Blue for example.
You could also wear a royal blue polish with a coral dress for a more vibrant, show-stopping look.
What color nail polish goes with a Coral dress? Metallic polishes that work.
When it comes to choosing a metallic to match coral, you have the world at your feet.
Coral works equally well with gold or silver.
But, if you twisted my arm and I could only choose one, I’d go with Gold as the best possible match.
That’s because coral and gold are both warm-toned, making them a (slightly more) harmonious match.
Coral and gold makes for an elegant and timeless vibe.
Gold elevates Coral to add a touch of luxury, perfect for a special event.
I sometimes like to pair gold nails with paler coral shades for a more contemporary look.
Feel free to wear gold or silver nail polish (or jewelry for that matter) with your Coral dress.
What color nail polish goes with a Coral dress? Other polish colors that work.
– Yellow
Coral and yellow are the perfect summer combination.
If you have a coral summer dress, a bright, bold yellow nail polish is going to add fun and positive vibes.
Pro tip – keep other accessories like shoes and handbags neutral if you’re going for a coral dress and bright yellow nails.
They are both very vibrant so they need grounding by a neutral color.
If you want a look that’s a little more flirty and feminine, go for a pale lemon yellow instead.
– Pink
Since a lot of coral shades have pink in them, pink is a great choice of nail polish to create a semi-monochromatic look.
Coral and pink together are playful and flirty.
Pair soft, blush pinks with brighter shades of coral for a beautiful, feminine look.
Or go for a bold fuschia nail with your coral dress for a dynamic impact.
– Green
Most green nail polish shades will work with your coral dress.
An emerald green can help elevate your look.
Emerald green nails with a coral dress adds a touch of luxury for a special occasion or formal event.
Try lime or mint nails, I love this mint shade from Essie (Mint Candy Apple) for a vibe that’s more playful and fun.
You could also go with a green that’s muted or a little more earthy for a natural, more toned-down feel.
– Purple
If you’re looking for a killer nail polish to match that coral dress, purple is a good choice.
But not all shades of purple will work.
Lighter purple shades, like lilac for instance, can look amazing paired with coral.
Stick to purple polishes that are soft and light.
Stronger purples and bright purple shades will look retro – think 1970’s psychedelic vibes.
Bold purples are best avoided with coral unless retro psychedelic is the look you’re going for!
Final thoughts
That’s it my lovelies!
Hopefully, I’ve given you some inspiration for what nail polish color to wear.
Armed with the info in this post – you should have no trouble finding the perfect shade of polish to wear with your coral dress.
All the nail polish colors in this post can be used for picking out other accessories too.
So feel free to grab some taupe shoes, a white bag, and some gold jewellery for example.
Have an awesome time wearing your coral dress and knock ’em dead! 🤗
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