UNDERTONE GUIDE
Am I Warm or Cool Toned? 5 Easy Tests to Find Your Undertone
Your undertone is the subtle hue beneath your skin's surface. Knowing whether you're warm, cool, or neutral is the key to choosing flattering colors for clothing, makeup, and jewelry.
What Are Undertones?
While your skin tone refers to how light or dark your skin is (fair, medium, deep), your undertone is the underlying color that comes through. There are three main undertones:
Warm
Golden, peachy, or yellow hues. You tan easily and look best in earthy tones.
Cool
Pink, red, or bluish hues. You burn easily and look best in jewel tones.
Neutral
A mix of warm and cool. You can wear most colors and look balanced.
Test #1: The Vein Test
Look at the veins on the inside of your wrist in natural daylight:
- Blue or purple veins = Cool undertone
- Green veins = Warm undertone
- Both blue and green = Neutral undertone
Test #2: The Jewelry Test
Which metal looks better against your skin?
- Gold jewelry looks better = Warm undertone
- Silver jewelry looks better = Cool undertone
- Both look equally good = Neutral undertone
Test #3: The White vs. Cream Test
Hold a pure white fabric and an off-white/cream fabric near your face:
- Pure white is more flattering = Cool undertone
- Off-white/cream is more flattering = Warm undertone
- Both work well = Neutral undertone
Test #4: The Sun Reaction Test
How does your skin react to sun exposure?
- Burns easily, rarely tans = Cool undertone
- Tans easily, rarely burns = Warm undertone
- Burns first, then tans = Neutral undertone
Test #5: The Eye & Hair Test
Look at the flecks in your eyes and your natural hair color:
- Golden, amber, or warm brown flecks = Warm undertone
- Gray, blue, or cool brown flecks = Cool undertone
- Mix of both = Neutral undertone
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Get My Color AnalysisBest Colors for Each Undertone
Warm Undertones
You look best in earthy, warm colors: olive green, mustard yellow, burnt orange, coral, peach, cream, camel, terracotta, and warm reds.
Cool Undertones
You shine in jewel tones and cool shades: emerald green, sapphire blue, royal purple, ruby red, magenta, icy pink, pure white, and silver gray.
Neutral Undertones
Lucky you! Most colors work well. Focus on medium-saturation shades and you can mix warm and cool tones freely.
Last updated: October 2026