Discover your season, simplify your shopping, and build a wardrobe that actually works for you

What Is Color Analysis? A Quick, Clear Definition

Color analysis is a system that helps you identify the tones, shades, and neutrals that naturally harmonize with your skin, eyes, and hair. When your colors align with your undertone and contrast level, your features look brighter, your skin looks smoother, and your wardrobe instantly feels more cohesive.

This guide breaks down the four color seasons, why subseasons exist, and how to find your own palette.

 

Why Color Analysis Matters (More Than You Think)

Color analysis helps you:

• Choose clothes and makeup that flatter you instantly
• Build a wardrobe where everything mixes effortlessly
• Reduce returns and impulse purchases
• Save money by avoiding colors that clash with your undertone
• Look naturally radiant without changing your appearance

The Four Seasons of Color Analysis

Every person fits into one of four undertone-based groups. Here’s a simplified overview:

WINTER — Cool, High Contrast, Clear

Think: icy tones, jewel colors, crisp white, black.
Best for people with cool undertones and strong contrast between hair/skin/eyes.

SUMMER — Cool, Soft, Muted

Think: dusty rose, lavender, soft blue, silvery grays.
Best for people with cool undertones and lower contrast.

SPRING — Warm, Bright, Fresh

Think: coral, peach, aqua, warm yellow-greens.
Best for warm undertones with clear, bright coloring.

AUTUMN — Warm, Deep, Earthy

Think: rust, olive, gold, espresso, warm neutrals.
Best for warm undertones with deeper coloring or low contrast.

 

Why There Are 12 Subseason Palettes

Your undertone is only part of the picture. Color harmony also depends on:

1. Undertone (warm vs cool)
The overall temperature of your coloring.

2. Value (light vs deep)
How light or dark your features are.

3. Chroma (clear vs soft/muted)
How crisp or muted your coloring appears.

These three attributes combine to form 12 subseasons, like Deep Winter, Soft Autumn, or Light Spring. Subseason palettes are more precise than the four-season overview and give you a more accurate, wearable range of colors.

Explore the 12 subseasons →

 

How to Find Your Color Season at Home

1. Determine Your Undertone

• Cool: skin appears pink, rosy, or blue; silver jewelry flatters
• Warm: yellow or golden cast; gold jewelry flatters
• Neutral: a balanced or mixed undertone

2. Assess Your Contrast Level

• High contrast: dark hair + light skin, or vivid features → Winter or Spring
• Low/medium contrast: softer hair/skin/eye differences → Summer or Autumn

3. Do the Swatch Test

In natural light, hold various colors under your chin.

• Warm earthy tones flattering? → Autumn
• Bright warm tones? → Spring
• Cool soft tones? → Summer
• Jewel tones and crisp cool colors? → Winter

If you’re unsure, you may be between subseasons — which is common.