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Colour analysis · hair

What colours look good on red hair?

Colours that usually flatter red hair: mustard, orange, rust, green, forest green, with olive, brown, dark brown as neutrals. Keep white, pink, light grey away from your face.

Red Hair 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 red hair

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Smart casual · Tonal

  • camel knit dressShop
  • dark brown chelsea bootsShop

Camel and dark brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.

Smart casual · Tonal

  • camel knit dressShop
  • dark brown loafersShop

Camel and dark brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.

Smart casual · Tonal

Brown and tan are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.

Smart casual · Tonal

  • brown knit dressShop
  • tan chelsea bootsShop

Brown and tan are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.

Season types

Types that often have red hair

Questions

Quick answers

What colours look good on red hair?

Colours that usually flatter red hair: mustard, orange, rust, green, forest green, with olive, brown, dark brown as neutrals. Keep white, pink, light grey away from your face.

What colours should I avoid with red hair?

Usually white, pink, light grey, light blue. Wear them away from the face (trousers, shoes) if you like them.

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