What Is Colour Theory?

You can wear every colour of the rainbow.
Shade makes the difference.

Definition

Each of us has - among eyes, skin and hair - colours that characterise us. These colours can be warm or cool and bright or subdued.

The colour analysis theory helps you recognise your personal colours depending on three main features: undertone, intensity and contrast.

The undertone is the "temperature" of the skin (careful, it's wrong to assume that light skin is cold or that dark skin is warm!); Intensity indicates the brightness of one's colours; and Contrast is identified by the difference in value between elements (for example: skin with eyes or skin with hair).

How Does It Work?

The Seasonal Colour Analysis Theory is characterised by the different presence and combination of undertone (cold or warm), intensity and contrast (high or low) and based on the 4 seasons:

  • Winter
    cold undertone, high intensity and contrast

  • Summer
    cold undertone, low intensity and contrast

  • Autumn
    warm undertone, low intensity and contrast 

  • Spring
    warm undertone, high intensity and contrast

What Is The Difference Between Seasons?

  • Summer

    If you have a cool undertone and your complexion is light and delicate.

  • Autumn

    If you have a warm undertone and your complexion is warm and golden.

  • Winter

    If you have a cool undertone and your complexion is intense and cool.

  • Spring

    If you have a warm undertone and your complexion is bright and light.

Why Should I Care?

The colour analysis theory helps you on your self discovery journey in confidently choosing the clothing and makeup colours that complement your natural beauty and enhance your overall appearance.