Maybe green just isn’t your color. Or yellow makes you look washed out. But how are you supposed to know? Figuring out the colors that look best on you isn’t always obvious, even when a friend consistently compliments the way you look in blue or somebody tells you that gold jewelry pairs well with your complexion. Sometimes you just need an expert’s opinion.
That’s why many people rely on a color analysis, and the Internet age makes it easier than ever to get one done online or find a professional near you who can help. A color analysis determines what colors look best with your skin tone, eye color, hair color, and even your natural lip color. Then you can create a wardrobe that works for you.
What does a color analysis look at?
Our natural coloring isn’t as simple as beige or brown skin, or even blond or brunette hair. Our natural coloring includes:
Undertones: These are subtle colors under the surface of your skin. Your undertones might be cool (hints of blues or pinks) or they might be warm (hints of peach or gold). Cool colors like blue and purple tend to complement cool undertones, whereas warm colors like yellow and orange look good on people with warm undertones.
Intensity: Some coloring can be saturated, meaning they are bright and vibrant, or they can be more muted. This is especially the case in people who have high contrast between hair, skin, and eye colors—for example, a dark complexion with light eyes.
What can I expect from a color analysis?
Every color analysis will look different depending on your analyst, but in general, you’ll have a chance to:
- Discuss your personal preferences and goals. If you want to wear pink but it doesn’t match your natural coloring, an expert can help you find shades of it or ways to wear it that it will look good on you.
- Relax and present your natural appearance. Sometimes stress can make our faces flushed, or makeup can affect the way your coloring looks. Going to an analysis as natural and as baseline as possible will render the most accurate results.
- Sit in natural lighting and wear neutral clothing that won’t reflect other colors. This allows an analyst to see your skin, hair, eyes, and lips as they really are, without the interference of other factors.
What can I do with my color analysis?
Start to build wardrobe confidently with colors you know work for you. If you have fair skin with cool undertones and muted ash blonde hair, your color analyst will likely recommend soft pastel colors and silver or platinum jewelry. On the other hand, if you have brown skin with warm undertones and dark hair, your analyst may encourage vibrant colors and earth tones with bronze or rose gold jewelry.
