totally classic color, imo - and I LOVE it with palladium! I have a rouge H chamonix Bolide and honestly feel it fills a "bright brown" space - even tho it's slightly brighter than brown, it's not a shout out red....it's perfect! Great with navy, black, brown, grey, cream, summer linens - you name it - if it's a neutral outfit, it's bound to be a stunning accessory.