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Colour analysis · skin

What colours look good on dark skin?

Colours that usually flatter dark skin: burgundy, blue, teal, red, forest green, with charcoal, navy, denim blue as neutrals. Keep cream, beige, khaki away from your face.

Dark Skin alone doesn't settle your palette; undertone and contrast matter as much. The test below takes 30 seconds.

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Colours to avoid near your face

Outfits

Outfits in colours that flatter dark skin

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Smart casual · Tonal

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Smart casual · Tonal

  • black knit dressShop
  • black ankle bootsShop

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Smart casual · Tonal

  • black wrap dressShop
  • black ankle bootsShop

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Smart casual · Tonal

  • black shirt dressShop
  • black ankle bootsShop

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Season types

Types that often have dark skin

Questions

Quick answers

What colours look good on dark skin?

Colours that usually flatter dark skin: burgundy, blue, teal, red, forest green, with charcoal, navy, denim blue as neutrals. Keep cream, beige, khaki away from your face.

What colours should I avoid with dark skin?

Usually cream, beige, khaki, tan. Wear them away from the face (trousers, shoes) if you like them.

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