How to Know What Colors Look Good on You

Choosing the right colors to wear can enhance your natural beauty, boost your confidence, and even influence the way others perceive you. But how do you determine which hues are most flattering for your complexion? Here’s a simple guide and a short quiz to help you discover the color palette that best suits you.

Understanding Color Theory

Before diving into the quiz, it's helpful to have a basic understanding of color theory and how specific colors can complement your natural tones. There are generally two major categories when it comes to determining your best colors: warm and cool tones.

Step 1: Determine Your Skin's Undertone

Your skin's undertone is the underlying color that comes through the skin. Undertones are generally categorized into three types: cool, warm, and neutral.

• Cool Undertones: Pink, red or bluish undertones.
• Warm Undertones: Yellow, peachy, golden undertones.
• Neutral Undertones: A mix of warm and cool undertones.

One simple way to identify your undertone is the vein test. Look at the veins on the inside of your wrist. If they appear blue or purple, you likely have cool undertones. If they look greenish, you have warm undertones. If it’s hard to tell, you might have neutral undertones.

Step 2: Analyze Your Hair and Eye Color

Your natural hair and eye color can also help dictate which colors will look best on you. Generally, people with darker hair and skin will look good in brighter colors, while those with lighter hair and skin may look better in softer shades.

Step 3: Consider Your Natural Contrast

Natural contrast between your hair, eyes, and skin tone can also guide your color choices. People with high contrast (e.g., dark hair and light skin), can wear high contrast colors. Conversely, if you have low contrast (e.g., blonde hair with pale skin), look for similarly soft or muted colors.

Quiz: Find Your Perfect Color Palette

Ready to find out which colors suit you best? Answer the following questions and tally up your results:

1. What is the main tone of your veins visible on your wrist?
   • a) Blue or purple
   • b) Green or olive
   • c) Unsure / Both
2. Your natural hair color is:
   • a) Blonde or light brown
   • b) Dark brown or black
   • c) Red or auburn
3. At the beach, your skin:
   • a) Burns easily
   • b) Tans easily
   • c) Sometimes burns, sometimes tans

Results:

If you mostly chose 'a', you likely have a cool undertone. Look for colors like blue, lavender, rose, and gray.

If you mostly chose 'b', you likely have a warm undertone. Your best colors are probably earth tones like red, orange, yellow, and olive green.

If you mostly chose 'c', you may have a neutral undertone, meaning most colors will look good on you, but pale or muted shades might be particularly flattering.

Remember, these guidelines are just a starting point. Personal preference and confidence in what you wear can make almost any color look fabulous!