This concept is used to define which colors work best based on various criteria.
Based on several principles, colorimetry aims to understand which color palette naturally suits us best. This would allow us to better choose the shades of clothing and makeup to emphasize ourselves.
Determine your season
Colorimetry is divided into 4 categories that we know (spring, summer, autumn and winter). So people belonging to each group can refer to shades that suit them. Ranging from warm and bright shades for spring to cold and intense shades for winter, we rely on a person’s skin tone, his eyes and his hair to determine his season.
Spring
Those that suit this season generally have a warm and radiant complexion, with peach, cream or golden undertones. The eyes are light or hazel brown and the hair varies between golden blonde, light brown and copper.
What to wear?: Warm, bright shades such as coral, salmon, light turquoise and pastel shades are flattering for this season’s people.
Summer
People of this season usually have fair skin, light eyes (blue, green, gray or light brown) and pale hair. Deviating from the bright complexion typical of spring, the hair can be ash blonde, light brown or light brown.
What to wear?: Soft, cool shades such as pale pink, lavender blue, pearl gray and mint green work well.
The autumn
Autumn skin color is often warm and golden, with notes of peach, apricot or caramel. The eyes can be brown, green or amber and the hair is usually auburn, red or brown with golden highlights.
What to wear?: Warm, rich tones such as rust, burgundy, mustard and khaki are ideal.
Winter
People of this season naturally show strong contrasts and often have pale skin, while the color of their eyes and hair will be dark. Eyes can be deep blue, emerald green, black or brown. Hair can be black, dark brown, platinum blonde.
What to wear?: Strong, contrasting shades such as black, white, bright red, navy blue and deep purple are preferred.
For a more accurate analysis, try the different colors in natural light. You can then assess the response to different shades of fabric placed near the face. Which colors stand out? What attributes are thus highlighted?
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