UndertonaWarm undertone
A warm undertone means the hue beneath your skin leans golden, yellow or peachy. Warm undertones exist at every skin depth. Warm skin glows in golden, earthy and orange-based color, and can look ashy in icy blue-based shades.
Signs you have a warm undertone
- The veins on your inner wrist look green or olive.
- Yellow gold looks richer on you than silver.
- You tan easily to a golden or bronze shade.
- Cream and ivory look softer on you than stark white.
- Icy pink and cool grey make you look washed out.
Best colors to wear
- Coral#FF7F50
- Pumpkin#D2691E
- Olive#708238
- Turquoise#1FB5AD
- Marigold#F3A712
- Warm teal#2F7D73
- Camel#C19A6B
- Chocolate#5C3A21
Colors to avoid
- Icy pink#F4C6D7
- Cool grey#9AA0A6
- Fuchsia#E4368F
- Black#0A0A0A
Foundation
Look for shades labeled warm, golden, yellow or with a W in the shade code. A pink based shade will look ashy or like a mask on warm skin.
Lipstick shades
- Coral#F2674F
- Brick red#A0412D
- Terracotta#B45A3C
- Warm nude#B9806A
Hair colors
- Golden blonde#D9B06B
- Copper#B5572A
- Chestnut#6B3E23
- Caramel#B57C45
Jewelry and metals
Yellow gold, brass, copper and bronze. Warm undertones carry chunky textured gold especially well.
Color seasons with this undertone
Warm Spring
Pure, sunny warmth with clear, lively color.
Warm Autumn
Rich, golden and spicy: the full warmth of autumn leaves.
Light Spring
Delicate, warm and fresh: think a sunlit morning, not a heatwave.
Bright Spring
Vivid, sparkling and high contrast, with a warm heart.
Soft Autumn
Warm, muted and earthy, like a hazy golden afternoon.
Deep Autumn
Deep, warm and dramatic, with rich spice-market color.
Warm undertone FAQ
Which seasons have warm undertones?
The spring and autumn seasons lean warm. Warm Spring and Warm Autumn are the warmest; Light Spring, Bright Spring, Soft Autumn and Deep Autumn lean warm with a second quality.
What hair color is best for warm undertones?
Golden blonde, honey, caramel, copper, auburn and chestnut. Avoid ash and blue black, which fight a golden undertone.
Can warm undertones wear silver?
Yes, but yellow gold is usually more flattering. Mixed metal pieces with gold dominant are an easy compromise.
Other undertones: Cool undertone · Neutral undertone · Olive undertone