Seasonal colour analysis is a revolutionary approach to understanding which colours enhance your natural beauty. Developed in the 1980s, this system categorises people into four main seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter - based on their skin undertones, hair colour, and eye colour.
The Four Main Seasons
Each season has distinct characteristics that help determine which colours will make you look radiant:
Spring Palette
Spring individuals typically have warm undertones with clear, bright colouring. Think golden blonde hair, bright blue or green eyes, and peachy or golden skin tones.
Springs look best in warm, clear colours like coral, golden yellow, and bright turquoise.
Summer Palette
Summers have cool undertones with soft, muted colouring. They often have ash blonde or brown hair, blue or grey eyes, and pink or blue undertones in their skin.
Summers shine in soft, cool colours like powder blue, lavender, and soft pink.
Autumn Palette
Autumns have warm undertones with rich, muted colouring. They typically have red, auburn, or golden brown hair, brown or hazel eyes, and golden or peachy skin.
Autumns look stunning in warm, rich colours like rust, olive green, and golden brown.
Winter Palette
Winters have cool undertones with high contrast colouring. They often have dark hair, bright eyes (blue, green, or brown), and clear skin with pink or blue undertones.
Winters look best in cool, clear colours like royal blue, emerald green, and true red.
The 12 Seasonal Subtypes
Modern colour analysis has evolved to include 12 subtypes, providing even more precise colour recommendations:
Spring Subtypes
Summer Subtypes
Autumn Subtypes
Winter Subtypes
How to Apply Your Colour Analysis
Once you've identified your seasonal palette, you can start building a wardrobe that truly works for you:
Start with basics
Invest in high-quality basics in your best neutral colours
Add accent colours
Incorporate your brightest palette colours through accessories and statement pieces
Consider makeup
Choose makeup colours that complement your palette
Shop strategically
Always consider your palette when making new purchases
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Following Trends Blindly
Wearing colours just because they're trendy, regardless of your palette
Ignoring Undertones
Not considering undertones when choosing colours
Wrong Intensity
Not considering the intensity of colours for your palette
Mixing Temperatures
Mixing warm and cool colours inappropriately
The Benefits of Following Your Colour Palette
Your skin looks clearer and more radiant
Your eyes appear brighter and more vibrant
You receive more compliments on your appearance
Your wardrobe becomes more cohesive and versatile
You feel more confident in your clothing choices
Ready to Transform Your Style?
Understanding your seasonal colour palette is the first step towards building a wardrobe that truly enhances your natural beauty. Take the time to get properly analysed, and you'll never look back!