Determining your skin tone requires expanding your understanding of color. Not only our skin, but in general all colors have their own undertones and are generally classified as warm and cold. Determining undertones is not the same as determining skin tone, but learning the difference will make it easier to choose the right clothes and accessories for you. The simplest way to determine the radiance of any color is to compare 2 colors of the same mass. For example:
There are 2 different red colors in the picture, both have the same mass color but different luminosity. The top red looks like orange and the other looks like purple. 1st color is defined as warm and 2nd color is defined as cold. See how it is distributed in the picture below.
When it comes to clothing, makeup, and hair color, the best color you can choose is one that has the same glow as yours. If your skin has a warm undertone, you will look better if you paint your face in warm colors and wear the opposite when choosing clothes.
NEUTRAL UNDERTONE What color clothes to choose?
If your color is neutral, then any outfit with warm or cool undertones will suit you. Good luck!
Neutral Shades: Neutral colors such as black, white, grey, beige and navy go well with everything and work well with neutral shades. These colors serve as the basis of clothing. Here are the colors that make you look good:
Natural tones: Earthy tones like olive green, beige, and camel brown add warmth to your neutral skin tone. Wearing these colors looks natural and balanced.
Your Stone: Gemstone colors such as emerald green, sapphire blue, pink, and ruby red are best for skin with a neutral glow. Such rich colors will add energy to your outfit.
Pastels: Soft colors like soft pinks, mint greens, and baby blues will complement your neutral tones and give your look a delicate and feminine look.
Accessories: Both warm and cool metals with a neutral sheen. You’ll have access to all kinds of jewelry in gold, silver, rose gold, and bronze, so you can choose the accessories you want to add glitz and sophistication to your outfit.
What color clothes will COOL UNDERTONE choose?
If your skin has a cool undertone, you have a variety of colors to complement your complexion.
Colors: Choose colors with cool undertones like blue, purple, pink, and green. Warm colors such as orange, yellow, and brown are not suitable for your skin, so it is recommended to avoid them.
Neutral colors: Cool colors can be coordinated with neutral colors. Instead of warm colors like beige and camel, choose cooler versions of neutrals like gray, navy or charcoal.
Jewelry: Silver or white gold jewelry accentuates the cool tone. These will enhance the cool glow of your skin and give you a very flattering look. Avoid gold jewelry as it will clash with your tone.
Dress Up: Choose cool colors like ice blue, soft gray, or cool pastels. These colors will highlight your tone and give you a fresh and cool atmosphere.
Makeup: When it comes to makeup, choose cool shades. For foundation and concealer, choose products with a pink or neutral undertone. When it comes to eyeshadow and lipstick, choose blue, purple, pink, and berry colors.
WARM UNDERTONE What color clothes to choose?
If your skin has a warm undertone, choosing the right color of clothing can highlight your natural color and make you look even more colorful.
Earthy colors: Choose warm, earthy colors like brown, camel brown, olive green, mustard yellow, and burnt orange. These colors reflect the warmth of your skin tone.
Warm neutrals: Choose warm neutral colors such as beige and cream. These colors provide a soft base to enhance your skin tone.
Gemstones: Choose deep gemstones with warm tones such as maroon, emerald green, and warm purple. These colors help to give your overall look a vibrant look.
Accessories : Choose warm metals like gold and rose gold. These colors have a warmer undertone than the colder silver.
Patterns: Patterns and shapes with warm colors or earth tones will suit you. For example, clothing and accessories with warm-colored flowers or animal prints and pictures on a warm-colored background would be a great choice.
Avoid Cool Colors: Try to avoid cool colors like ice blue, cool gray and silver. These colors tend to highlight details that are not good for people with warm skin tones.
Finally, the above advice is a general rule of thumb and is different for everyone, so it’s best to take into account the personality of the individual. A color expert will help you find the perfect shade and shade for you, while you experiment with different shades, see how they match your skin tone, and find the perfect combination for you.
