How to choose the right colours for your skin tone (find out your colour palette)

Colours play a crucial and significant role in the realm of styling, particularly when it comes to selecting the perfect shade that complements your individual skin tone. By discovering the ideal colour palette that harmonizes flawlessly with your unique complexion, a remarkable transformation occurs, enhancing not only your outward appearance but also instilling a newfound sense of confidence and self-assurance deep within. It is often a subjective and personal journey wherein you instinctively gravitate towards hues that accentuate and flatter your distinctive features, creating a captivating aura that radiates from within.

When it comes to selecting the right colors for your skin tone, the decision can be quite overwhelming. Should you opt for vibrant and bold hues, or should you lean towards softer and more natural shades? Furthermore, it's important to consider whether warmer or cooler colors suit you best. But fret not, because there is a solution to this sartorial puzzle. Before delving into the world of color schemes, it is crucial to first identify the season palette that you belong to. By taking into account the unique combination of your skin, hair, and eye colors, you can determine the season palette that best complements your features. Once you have unraveled your seasonal color palette, the quest for the perfect hues becomes much more manageable. So, before embarking on your color journey, take a moment to discover your ideal season palette and watch as your style transforms before your very eyes.

What is your season palette?

You can find yourself in these main seasons:

  • Winter: Cool skin tone, blue or blue pink undertone. Dark hair, brown hair with ash tones. Red-brown, black-brown, green, blue, hazel, grey-blue, grey-green, or dark blue eyes.

  • Spring: Warm skin that glows, and high colour from red in skin which flushes and blushes easily. Light hair colour, blonde to red. Light blue or green eyes.

  • Summer: Fair sking that looks pale or rosy pink skin tone. Most likely
    blonde, ranging from towhead to ash blonde to dark ash. Blue, green, aqua, gray, or soft hazel eyes.

  • Autumn: Warm skin tones fair to dark. hair from red with golden highlights to brown or black. Golden brown eyes, from dark to topaz, or green eyes.

Which colours should each season wear?

Winter ⮕ generally bright/sharp colours in icy tones, cool and clear such as white, black, blue, red, cerise pink. 

Summer ⮕ ideally, pastel and soft natural colors in cool tones, such as lilac, baby blue, rose, plum, lavender or rose-brown. 

Autumn ⮕ preferably, warm and intense autumnal colors in golden tones, such as gold, dark brown, camel, orange or beige.

Spring ⮕ impeccably soft, delicate colors in warm tones, such as pastel shades, peach,coral, ochre tones like warm yellow/brown.

Choosing colours that are ideal for your season category may greatly improve your overall look by effortlessly highlighting your best attributes! The power of selecting the right hues cannot be underestimated, as it can magically enhance your complexion, hair colour, and even the sparkle in your eyes. By opting for shades that perfectly complement your skin undertone and personal style, you are sure to radiate confidence and make a lasting impression wherever you go. Whether you are a vibrant Summer, a warm-toned Autumn, a fresh Spring, or a cool Winter, the artistry of colour selection opens up a world of possibilities to elevate your fashion game. Embrace this valuable knowledge and unlock the secret to showcasing your individual beauty with an incredible range of shades and tones that speak to your unique personality and bring out your very best self. Remember, the right colours can truly transform your appearance, leaving you looking and feeling your absolute best, every single day. So, why wait? Discover the joys of embracing your season category and start reaping the rewards of a well-curated colour palette that will effortlessly enhance your style and leave heads turning in awe.

Vicky Stouki

MBA | Digistal Creator | Professional Stylist, Style/Lifestyle Blogger|Influencer, Founder of Vicky's Style

I have a great passion for styling, fashion and image making. I studied business however I was always quite active in Style & Fashion throughout my studies and my professional career. Therefore, I decided to pursue a Professional Course in Styling so as to follow a professional career in Fashion and Styling. I enjoy working with people as I always did throughout my career. I was advising my friends and colleagues on their personal styling at all times. Therefore, I am looking forward to provide you with tips and tricks so as to develop a successful and unique style based on your personal lifestyle. My goal is to provide you with advise on how to personalise fashion trends based on your lifestyle, to develop a professional image, to use your personal colour palette into your favour and develop your style in order to feel confident & fabulous. Morevover, to provide you with tips & tricks based on your body type and your wardrobe requirements in order to create the perfect wardrobe based on your personal needs. I am looking forward to working with each one of you!

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