Freddy Krueger’s sweater is most famously red and green (often described as red‑and‑olive green) in the original A Nightmare on Elm Street films.

Main color combo

  • The classic Freddy look features a horizontal striped sweater alternating scarlet red and a darker, olive‑green shade.
  • This red‑and‑green combo was a deliberate choice by director Wes Craven, inspired by a scientific idea that red and green are particularly hard for the human eye to process together, which makes the sweater visually unsettling.

Why it feels “off”

  • That clashing color pairing leans into the dream‑logic vibe: it’s bright yet uneasy, like a grotesque Christmas‑esque pattern twisted into something nightmare‑like.
  • In fan discussions and costume guides, people usually refer to it as “red and green” or “red and olive,” even though some digital filters or merch sometimes tint it slightly differently.

So, in short: Freddy Krueger’s sweater is red and green —specifically red‑and‑olive‑green stripes —and that zig‑zag combo is a big part of why it’s so iconic.