UndertonaNeutral undertone
A neutral undertone sits between warm and cool, so neither golden nor pink dominates. Neutral skin can wear a wide range of colors, but the most flattering shades are usually slightly softened rather than extremely warm or extremely icy.
Signs you have a neutral undertone
- Your wrist veins look blue green or it is hard to tell.
- Both silver and gold look good on you.
- You tan but can also burn.
- Both pure white and cream look fine near your face.
- Very orange and very icy colors both look a little off.
Best colors to wear
- Soft teal#5E8E8C
- Dusty rose#C99AA0
- Jade#3A9E7E
- Soft plum#8D6A8A
- Muted coral#D9876F
- Denim#6F8FAF
- Taupe#A08C76
- Soft navy#414C63
Colors to avoid
- Neon yellow#E8F000
- Pure orange#FF7A00
- Icy lilac#E4D9F5
- Electric lime#9BE22C
Foundation
Look for shades labeled neutral or N. If neutral is not offered, compare a warm and a cool shade at the same depth and pick whichever disappears on your jaw.
Lipstick shades
- Rosewood#9E6A63
- Soft berry#95556A
- Rosy nude#B98A8A
- Muted red#A33B3B
Hair colors
- Bronde#9C7F5E
- Mushroom brown#8A7C70
- Soft chestnut#7A5238
- Beige blonde#CDB894
Jewelry and metals
Silver, gold and rose gold all work. Brushed or mixed metal pieces are especially easy to wear.
Color seasons with this undertone
Soft Summer
Muted, misty and sophisticated, cool leaning but never icy.
Soft Autumn
Warm, muted and earthy, like a hazy golden afternoon.
Bright Spring
Vivid, sparkling and high contrast, with a warm heart.
Bright Winter
Electric, clear and high contrast, with a cool edge.
Deep Autumn
Deep, warm and dramatic, with rich spice-market color.
Deep Winter
Dark, cool and striking, with jewel toned drama.
Neutral undertone FAQ
How do I know if I am neutral or olive?
Olive skin has a green or grey cast that makes some foundations look too pink and others too yellow. Neutral skin simply balances warm and cool without that green note.
Which seasons are neutral?
The soft, bright and deep seasons sit closest to neutral because their defining quality is not temperature.
Should neutral undertones wear gold or silver?
Either. Choose based on your contrast and style; brushed finishes often look the most natural.
Other undertones: Cool undertone · Warm undertone · Olive undertone