Start with the invitation
If the hosts have chosen an aso-ebi fabric or colour, begin there. Use these combinations to think about supporting colours, jewellery, a bag or a gele, rather than replacing the agreed colour story. If you are helping choose a palette, put fabric samples together before deciding.
These are original creative suggestions from Glamour Girls. The swatches describe colours, not a shop’s fabric inventory. Screens, lighting, fabric texture and dye lots can change how a shade looks. Check a real sample for an actual celebration.
Nine palettes to make your own
Emerald, gold & cream
- Emerald
#12634D - Gold
#D4AA59 - Cream
#F2E4CB
Let emerald carry the outfit. Add gold at the ears or wrist, then use cream for a quieter supporting detail. For a shared aso-ebi brief, keep the fabric colour consistent and vary the accessories.
Try this palette in the style picker →Rose, coral & blush
- Rose
#B83E60 - Coral
#E89B88 - Blush
#EFD7CD
A deep rose main piece feels softer beside coral and blush. Let one shade lead, then repeat a quieter shade in a supporting detail. Try the look with fewer accessories before introducing another bright colour.
Try this palette in the style picker →Amber, champagne & cream
- Amber
#A77831 - Champagne
#E4C991 - Cream
#FFF1DB
Use champagne as the light base and amber to define the edges of the look. Cream can connect the two. For a wedding, confirm that the hosts are comfortable with a pale guest outfit.
Try this palette in the style picker →Wine, blush & bronze
- Wine
#722F46 - Blush
#EDC6CB - Bronze
#AD784A
Wine gives this combination its depth. A blush supporting piece softens it; a small bronze finish adds warmth. Compare the fabrics together in daylight before choosing the final shades.
Use this as a Dress Up brief →Teal, peach & ivory
- Teal
#176E73 - Peach
#F1B69B - Ivory
#F5EEDD
Make teal or peach the lead, then use the other as the accent. Ivory gives both colours space. Keep the balance deliberate if the fabric already has several colours in its pattern.
Use this as a Dress Up brief →Navy, coral & silver
- Navy
#24395D - Coral
#DE786B - Silver
#B8BEC8
Start with navy for a composed evening look. Bring coral close to the face or into a small accessory, and choose one silver detail. A darker base can make the coral feel brighter.
Use this as a Dress Up brief →Plum, lilac & pewter
- Plum
#603657 - Lilac
#C6ADD1 - Pewter
#999CA5
Keep plum and lilac in conversation by repeating each once. Pewter adds a cooler finish. If your gele or neckline is the focal point, try a simpler accessory beside it.
Use this as a Dress Up brief →Terracotta, sage & cream
- Terracotta
#BE694F - Sage
#A3AD8B - Cream
#F2E4CB
Use terracotta for warmth and sage for a quieter contrast. Cream helps connect the two. This can be a starting point for a daytime colour story when the invitation leaves the palette open.
Use this as a Dress Up brief →Cobalt, butter yellow & pearl
- Cobalt
#3154B8 - Butter
#F0D87C - Pearl
#EDE9E2
Cobalt and butter yellow make a lively pair. Let one take most of the space and use pearl to soften the contrast. Try the accessories one at a time before adding more colour.
Use this as a Dress Up brief →How to choose a colour combination for a wedding
- Pick the lead colour. Start with the host’s fabric or the piece you want to wear. Decide which colour should be noticed first.
- Choose a supporting tone. Hold two samples beside each other. Try a softer shade for a quieter mood or a clear contrast for more energy.
- Add a small accent. A metallic finish or contrasting bag can connect the look. You do not need every accessory to make a statement.
- Look at the whole outfit. Check the fabric, neckline, headwear and jewellery together. Move the samples into daylight before committing to a colour match.
Planning a guest look? Our Owambe wedding guest guide works through the outfit as a whole. In a game, read the current battle brief and work with the wardrobe available to your character.
Save the colour sheet
Keep all nine palettes together. The sheet includes colour names and digital hex references, so you can discuss a look without relying on colour alone.
Download the colour sheet · SVG
Original Glamour Girls palette artwork. You may share the sheet with its credit intact. Writers covering this guide can link to this page so readers can find the labelled palettes and styling notes. These are digital colour references, not fabric colour guarantees.
Turn a palette into a game look
The Owambe style picker includes emerald, rose and champagne colour stories. Choose an occasion and energy, then save or share your moodboard. The other six palettes are creative briefs to experiment with in Dress Up; they are not additional tool options or automatically equipped outfits.
For a shared colour challenge, try Aso-Ebi Wars. For a different kind of game, use our Lagos Life game picker.
A few things you might be wondering
Which aso-ebi colour combination is best for a wedding?
Start with the hosts’ chosen colour or fabric. If the palette is open, try one main colour, a supporting shade and a small accent, then compare physical fabric samples before deciding.
Can I use the wine and blush palette in the Owambe picker?
The picker currently offers emerald, rose and champagne. Wine and blush is a separate creative brief on this page that you can use as inspiration in Dress Up.
Are the hex codes exact fabric colours?
No. They are digital references for the colour sheet. Screens, lighting, texture and dye lots can make physical fabric look different.