To determine which colors look best on you, understanding your skin's undertone is key. Your undertone is the subtle hue beneath your skin's surface, and it falls into three main categories: warm, cool, or neutral.
Determining Your Undertone
- Warm Undertone: Your skin has yellow, golden, or peachy undertones. You might tan easily and have warm-toned hair (red, auburn, or golden brown).
- Cool Undertone: Your skin has pink, blue, or rosy undertones. You might burn easily in the sun and have cool-toned hair (ash brown, black, or blonde).
- Neutral Undertone: You have a mix of warm and cool undertones. You might tan relatively easily without burning.
Colors That Complement Your Undertone
Once you've identified your undertone, you can choose colors that enhance your natural complexion.
Warm Undertone:
- Colors to go for: Honey, olive, coral, cream, gold, peacock blue, oranges, magenta, reds, and amber (as cited in Family Britches). These colors complement the warmth in your skin, making you appear radiant and healthy.
Cool Undertone:
- Colors to go for: Royal blue, bright blue, lavender, rose, gray, emerald, amethyst, deep purple, ruby, and bright rose (as cited in Family Britches). These colors contrast beautifully with your cool undertones, creating a vibrant and balanced look.
Neutral Undertone:
- Colors to go for: Medium blue, jade, peach, dusty pink, and white (as cited in Family Britches). You're fortunate! You can experiment with a wider range of colors.
Note: Consider your hair and eye color as well. Certain colors can enhance or clash with these features. Experimentation is key to finding the perfect shades for you. Looking at yourself in natural light is essential for accurate color assessment.
