Finding the perfect color for your wardrobe, makeup, or even hair can completely transform your look. The right shades enhance your features, brighten your complexion, and give you an effortless glow. But how do you determine which colors work best for you? Here’s a guide to help you find your perfect color.

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1. Determine Your Undertone

Your skin undertone is the key to unlocking the most complementary colors. There are three main undertones:

  • Cool: Skin has pink, red, or bluish hues. You look best in jewel tones like sapphire, emerald, and cool-toned pastels.
  • Warm: Skin has golden, peachy, or yellow tones. Earthy shades like terracotta, mustard, and olive green suit you well.
  • Neutral: A mix of warm and cool. You can wear a wide range of colors, from soft neutrals to rich, balanced tones.

A quick way to check your undertone is by looking at the veins on your wrist—blue or purple veins suggest a cool undertone, while green veins indicate warmth. If you see both, you’re likely neutral.

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2. Consider Your Natural Features

Your hair and eye color also play a role in finding flattering shades. People with dark hair and eyes tend to look bestin deeper, saturated colors, while those with lighter features often look best in soft, airy tones. Redheads usually pop in warm, rich hues like forest green and deep gold.

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3. Test the Color Season Theory

The seasonal color analysis categorizes people into spring, summer, autumn, or winter, each with a range of ideal shades. For example:

  • Winters (cool, high contrast) glow in icy tones, true reds, and stark blacks.
  • Summers (cool, low contrast) look stunning in dusty pastels and muted blues.
  • Autumns (warm, deep) thrive in tones like burnt orange, rust, and olive.
  • Springs (warm, bright) shine in coral, peach, and light camel.

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4. Try the White vs. Cream Test

Hold up a pure white shirt and an off-white one to your face. If true white brightens you, you have cool undertones; if cream suits you better, you lean warm.

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5. Experiment and Trust Your Instincts

Once you’ve identified your best color family, test different shades. The right color should make your skin glow, eyes sparkle, and overall look feel harmonious.

When in doubt, go with what makes you feel the most confident.

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Cover Photo by Mohamadreza Khashay