Finding your colours
Finding your colours
Spring colour palette
Summer colour palette
Autumn colour palette
Winter colour palette
A colour’s temperature, clarity, and brightness
A colour analysis looks at colours through three lenses: temperature, clarity, and brightness. Warm tones carry more yellow undertones, while cool tones lean towards blue. Clear colours are pure and intense, while soft shades feel more muted and gentle. Light colours reflect more light, while darker ones create depth.
We’ve chosen to use the classic seasonal method, since it’s a well-known way of understanding colour. Take a look at the model to get a sense of how the different seasons combine temperature, clarity, and brightness.
Harmony or contrast
An important factor to consider is whether you feel and look your best in evenly toned shades or in more contrasting combinations. This often connects to your own unique mix of colours. For example, do you have light skin paired with darker hair and eyes, or a more even overall coloring?
Some people shine in colours that blend harmoniously with their personal palette, while others benefit from creating contrast to highlight their features.
Your unique combination of personal colours also influences where within a season you feel most at home – not everyone who belongs to winter will share the exact same favorite shades. Keep this in mind as you build your own color chart.
Your colour palette over time
We change over the years – and that can also influence the colours we choose to wear. You’ll still look your best in either warm or cool tones, but the level of contrast may shift. As hair turns grey and eye colour softens, lighter or more gentle shades can often feel more flattering. Of course, this isn’t the case for everyone – we’re all unique, after all.
All about colour
Experimenting, exploring, and playing with different colour combinations can make your style even more unique while letting you express your personal taste.
Wearing black
Black is a colour often linked to elegance, confidence, and simplicity. For many, it’s an obvious choice – but how does it affect your style from a colour analysis perspective?
Colour analysis starts from your natural palette – your skin tone, eyes, and hair – to find the shades that bring out your best. Black is dominant and powerful: on some, it creates a striking effect, while on others it can feel harsh or overwhelming.
If you belong to a cool and deep palette (like the winter type), black can enhance your natural contrast and make a bold statement. But if your colouring is warmer or softer, black may sometimes feel heavy against your face. In that case, you can soften the look by pairing it with shades that flatter your skin tone – like warm earthy hues or gentle lighter tones close to your face.
And remember, style is about more than rules – it’s how you wear a colour that makes the difference. If you love black, wear it with confidence! Play with accessories, fabrics, and shade combinations to create a look that feels true to you.