A reddish tie sits against a pale pink shirt in this full-length view. Jacket and trousers carry grey vertical lines. A small reddish-looking pocket accent repeats the inner colour direction at the side. Dark closed shoes and a long folded umbrella complete the view. The legs are crossed and one hand is in a pocket, showing the front in a particular stance rather than every normal wearing position.
Use this outfit to compare a darker accent within a related paler shirt colour. Put a differently coloured tie beside it on the same shirt. You can assess whether you enjoy the closer relationship or a more distinct colour change. The grey main pieces can remain unchanged throughout this initial comparison.
Remove the pocket square first and add it back afterwards. Should it repeat the reddish direction or provide a quieter pale surface? Look at the complete outfit with feet side by side and arms relaxed down next. Another stance changes the visible front. Choose the repetition on your own outfit rather than only through the small side colour in the photograph. The umbrella belongs to this styling but is unnecessary for the colour idea.