I have wool hose that I wear pretty much year round. I also have a very light pair of wool in a khaki color that were origially uniform knee socks in some more temperoate clime than here in Atlanta. I can wear them all.

But then, acryllic is very good for wicking moinsture from the feet. I have a handknit pair that are great for wearing. (Unfortunately, they are white, so I almost never wear them anymore. )

I tend to recommend lovat green as a good all round color for hose. With red flashes, they really good good with almost anything--blue, green, brownish, etc. check out the Gordons.