How To Match Colors To Skin Tone

Which Colors Work

When colors do not match an individual’s skin tone, there is more to it than the color just ‘not being their color.’ When color does not match your skin tone, and therefore clashes, it can create many effects, such as washing someone out, amplifying sallow skin, or making someone look as if they are sick or tired. So, with that in mind, consider these tips.

Dark, cool-toned skin tends to look radiant with colors such as crisp black or white, bright royal blue, deep purple, emerald green, carnation red, as well as fuchsia or turquoise. Those with light, cool-toned skin are vibrant with colors such as pastel blue, soft pink, lavender, heather grey, mint green, and other pastel colors. On the opposite end, earth-toned colors such as forest green, olive, chocolate brown, and cream tend to flatter individuals with dark, warm-toned skin the best. Other beautiful colors for dark, warm tones include deep cranberry and mustard yellow. If you are someone with light, warm-toned skin, reach for blush pink, bright purple, coral, light teal, and creamy ivory white. If you are lucky enough to have a neutral skin tone, you can likely get away with almost any color, so it comes down to preference most of the time.

Make heads turn in your direction every day by using these strategies to choose the best colors for your skin tone!