What Is Color Analysis?
Personal color analysis is a system that helps you identify the colors that naturally harmonize with your skin tone, eye color, and hair color. By understanding your unique coloring, you can make confident choices about clothing, makeup, and accessories.
The 12-Season System
The most comprehensive modern system divides people into 12 seasons, organized across four season families. Each season represents a unique combination of three dimensions:
Temperature
Warm (golden undertones) vs. Cool (pink/blue undertones). This is the most important dimension.
Value
Light vs. Deep. How much contrast exists between your features.
Chroma
Clear/Bright vs. Soft/Muted. How clear or softly blended your natural colors are.
The Four Season Families
Spring
Warm, clear, and fresh. Spring seasons have warm undertones with brightness and clarity.
Summer
Cool, soft, and refined. Summer seasons have cool undertones with muted, blended qualities.
Autumn
Warm, rich, and earthy. Autumn seasons have warm undertones with depth and richness.
Winter
Cool, bold, and high-contrast. Winter seasons have cool undertones with clarity and impact.
How to Find Your Season
There are several ways to discover your season:
- Take our free quiz - Answer a few questions about your features and preferences for an instant result.
- Explore the seasons - Browse season pages and see which palettes resonate with your existing wardrobe.
- Compare adjacent seasons - If you're between two seasons, our comparison pages help you spot the difference.
- Try the drape test - Hold different colored fabrics near your face in natural daylight and observe which ones make your skin glow.
Remember: Your palette is a guide, not a rulebook. Use it as a starting point to discover the colors that make you feel most confident.