This Color Trick Will Instantly Upgrade Your Look (Perfect for Indian Skin Tones!)

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Fair Skin Tone

Porcelain to light beige undertones

Fair Skin Tone

Best Colors

  • Light Pink
  • Lavender
  • Sky Blue
  • Pale Green
  • Khaki
  • White

Avoid Colors

  • Orange Red
  • Bright Yellow
  • Saddle Brown
  • Black

Cool undertones pop against jewel tones and icy shades, which add contrast and brightness to fair skin. The Warm undertones can make fair skin look dull or sallow, especially with cool undertones.

Medium/Wheatish

Golden beige to light brown undertones

Medium/Wheatish

Best Colors

  • Crimson
  • Tomato
  • Lime Green
  • Royal Blue
  • Purple
  • Wheat

Avoid Colors

  • Bright Yellow
  • Orange
  • Beige
  • Tan

Earthy and warm tones bring out the golden glow in wheatish skin. Lavender and wine offer a subtle richness without overpowering the complexion. Avoid colors too close to your skin tone these can contrast too harshly or clash with the warmth of the skin, creating an unbalanced look.

Dusky/Olive

Medium brown with olive undertones

Dusky/Olive

Best Colors

  • Fire Brick
  • Deep Pink
  • Forest Green
  • Midnight Blue
  • Gold
  • White

Avoid Colors

  • Gray
  • Dark Sea Green
  • Peru
  • Chocolate

Bold, saturated colors bring out your natural radiance. Avoid muddy or muted tones that can make you look dull.

Deep/Dark

Rich brown to deep ebony undertones

Deep/Dark

Best Colors

  • Red
  • Hot Pink
  • Lime
  • Blue
  • Yellow
  • White

Avoid Colors

  • Black
  • Dim Gray
  • Saddle Brown
  • Dark Olive Green

Bright, vibrant colors create stunning contrast against deep skin. Avoid very dark colors that blend too closely with your skin tone.