Determining which colors suit you best often depends on your skin's undertone. Your undertone is the subtle color beneath your skin's surface, and it falls into one of three categories: warm, cool, or neutral.
Before choosing colors, it's helpful to identify your undertone. While the reference doesn't detail how to do this, common methods include observing the color of your veins (blue or purple usually indicates cool; green or olive suggests warm), how your skin reacts to sun exposure (burns easily for cool, tans easily for warm), or comparing your skin against white.
Once you know your undertone, you can select colors that will naturally enhance your complexion.
Colors Recommended for Different Undertones
Based on your undertone, certain colors are suggested to look particularly flattering. Here are the recommended colors from the reference:
Warm-Toned
If you have a warm undertone, colors with yellow or golden bases often complement your skin.
Warm Undertone Color Palette:
- Honey
- Olive
- Coral
- Cream
- Gold
- Peacock blue
- Oranges
- Magenta
- Reds
- Amber
Cool-Toned
For those with a cool undertone, colors with blue or pink bases tend to be most suitable.
Cool Undertone Color Palette:
- Royal Blue
- Bright Blue
- Lavender
- Rose
- Gray
- Emerald
- Amethyst
- Deep purple
- Ruby
- Bright rose
Neutral-Toned
Individuals with a neutral undertone have a mix of warm and cool tones and can often wear a wider range of colors. The reference provides a specific palette for neutral undertones.
Neutral Undertone Color Palette:
- Medium blue
- Jade
- Peach
- Dusty Pink
- White
Choosing Your Best Colors
To summarize the color recommendations based on undertone:
| Undertone | Colors to go for |
|---|---|
| Warm | Honey, Olive, Coral, Cream, Gold, Peacock blue, Oranges, Magenta, Reds and Amber. |
| Cool | Royal Blue, Bright Blue, Lavender, Rose, Gray, Emerald, Amethyst, Deep purple, Ruby, Bright rose. |
| Neutral | Medium blue, Jade, Peach, Dusty Pink, White. |
Choosing colors that align with your undertone can help make your skin appear more radiant and healthy. Experimenting with these palettes can help you discover which specific shades within each category look best on you.
