If you’ve been intrigued by those color analysis videos on TikTok, you’re not the only one.
We’re so fascinated by color analysis, that we spoke with Sarah Shim, Personal Color Consultant at Yoni Color Studio, to find out how you can determine your color season at home, plus what you should wear based on your palette.
"Color analysis is the process of finding the colors that naturally enhance your features," explains Sarah. It takes into consideration how your hair color, eye color, undertone, and contrast interact with each other.
"We use the combination of those four factors to find the best color season and palette for you."
Rather than adhere to the myth that your vein color determines your undertone (Sarah says that isn’t a reliable method), the best expert hack is to play with some neutral colors at home, specifically analyzing how you look in white versus cream.
"If you feel like your features look sharper and you look more crisp and clean in a bright white, you’re more likely to have cool undertones," Sarah explains. "And if you feel like those cool bright whites wash you out a little bit and look softer and more lively in cream or ivory, you’re more likely to have a warm undertone."
While it's not the only factor that determines your color season, undertone can be the first step in determining whether you're a summer or winter (cool undertones) or a spring or autumn (warm undertones).
"It’s hard to wear your best colors all the time, and the purpose of color analysis is to open more color options, not close them,” says Sarah.
Rather than wear your best colors from head to toe, she suggests starting with neutrals. "Maybe swap out your blacks to brown or navy. Or maybe switch your creams to ivory or a bright white.”
If there's a color you love but is not in your season, you don't have to abandon it altogether. Instead, opt for a cool or warm version of your go-to shade to better suit your season.
Keep reading to find out what you should wear based on your color season.
"Spring colors are brighter, sunnier, more lively, and energetic, like a peach pink, aqua blue, chartreuse green, or even a terracotta brown."
This slouchy off-the-shoulder top with ruched details can be dressed up with linen pants or down with a pair of tailored shorts.
The trendiest color of spring 2026, this elegant and simple satin slip dress in a daring chartreuse hue is just the thing to wear to any upcoming weddings or events.
The punchy coral hue of these athletic shorts (with built-in briefs and a wide stretchy waistband) accentuates its flirty silhouette
"Summer colors are a little more clean. They include a lot of coastal colors like baby blue, lavender, a milk white, or even a lighter heather gray."
Everyone needs a relaxed, basic tee in their wardrobe, and the baby blue shade of this 100% cotton one is so flattering on someone with a summer palette.
You'll wear these breezy linen blend pants all the time. Featuring a comfy stretchy waistband, this timeless white pair goes with everything.
How sweet is this short sleeve lavender cardigan? Boasting a slightly cropped silhouette, it looks as good buttoned up as it does open and layered over cami.
"Autumn has the most range of colors within the season. It ranges from a deep color like a burgundy or a forest green to earth tones like dusty rose, olive green, and cornflower blue."
This muted cornflower blue suits anyone in with autumn color palette. The lightweight linen top is perfectly tailored for an elevated fit.
Sporty yet chic, we can't get over the pretty dusty rose hue of this 90s-inspired shoulder bag.
The olive and brown striped pattern of these textured drawstring pants is right in line with the autumn color season. They have an easy fit through the thighs and hip, ideal for a hot summer day.
"Winter colors are a little more chic and edgy compared to other seasons. They have the highest contrast, so they range from a bright white to a dark black and it also includes some pops of color like strawberry red, fuchsia, or cobalt blue."
Add a bold pop to your look with this iconic Baggu crescent bag, which is plenty roomy and comes in vibrant fuchsia.
These low-profile sneakers are totally on trend (and on season for anyone with a winter palette). The bright cobalt blue is accented by Adidas' classic white stripes.
Winters are lucky because black is their palette. This two-piece set featuring a button down vest and matching shorts makes getting dressed quick and easy.
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