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Colour analysis · skin

What colours look good on tan skin?

Colours that usually flatter tan skin: mustard, orange, rust, yellow, red, with olive, brown, dark brown as neutrals. Keep white, light grey, lavender away from your face.

Tan 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 tan skin

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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 tan skin

Questions

Quick answers

What colours look good on tan skin?

Colours that usually flatter tan skin: mustard, orange, rust, yellow, red, with olive, brown, dark brown as neutrals. Keep white, light grey, lavender away from your face.

What colours should I avoid with tan skin?

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

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