Frequently Asked Questions About Colour Analysis
Colour Types & Analysis
- What is the difference between Bright Spring and True Spring – how do I know which one I am?
Bright Spring vs True Spring explained. Learn the key differences in depth, intensity, and contrast to find which warm, clear palette truly suits you.
- What is the difference between Bright Winter and Bright Spring – how do I know which one I am?
Bright Winter vs Bright Spring explained. The crucial difference between cool and warm clarity. Learn which brilliant palette truly suits you.
- Deep Autumn or Deep Winter – how do I tell them apart when both are dark and saturated?
Deep Autumn vs Deep Winter – learn the temperature difference and best colours for deep types in colour analysis.
- What is the difference between Deep Winter and True Winter – how do I know which one I am?
Deep Winter vs True Winter explained. Learn the key differences in clarity, depth, and contrast to find which cool, powerful palette truly suits you.
- Light Spring or Light Summer – how do I know if I am warm or cool?
Light Spring vs Light Summer – the decisive warm-cool boundary. Learn to spot the difference and find the right palette for your light, delicate colouring.
- How do I tell the difference between Light Summer and True Summer?
The difference between Light Summer and True Summer explained. Learn how depth and intensity determine which summer season suits you best.
- How do I tell if I’m a Soft Autumn or True Autumn? Both feel warm and muted.
Soft Autumn vs True Autumn – understand the difference in temperature, clarity, and best colours to find your true autumn palette.
- How do I tell the difference between Soft Summer and Soft Autumn?
The difference between Soft Summer and Soft Autumn explained. Learn how the temperature shift between cool and warm determines which soft season you are.
- I’m an autumn type but unsure if it’s True Autumn or Deep Autumn – how do I see the difference?
True Autumn or Deep Autumn? Understand the difference in depth, temperature, and best colours to find your perfect autumn palette.
- True Spring or Light Spring – how do I figure out which spring season is mine?
True Spring vs Light Spring explained. Understand the difference in warmth and purity to find whether radiant sunshine or soft dawn light suits you best.
- How do I tell the difference between True Summer and Soft Summer?
The difference between True Summer and Soft Summer explained. Understand how temperature and depth determine which summer season you belong to.
- What is the difference between True Winter and Bright Winter – how do I know which one I am?
True Winter vs Bright Winter explained. Learn the key differences in depth, contrast, and intensity to find which clear, cool palette truly suits you.
- After taking your test and an AI test, I seem to be Light Spring, but I’m drawn to strong colours. Which Spring subcategory suits me best?
Get clarity on whether you're Light Spring, True Spring, or Bright Spring. Learn how your traits determine the right season and why a personal analysis helps.
- How does the colour palette work in summer when I’m tanned? Do I become a different type?
Does a tan affect your colour type? Learn why your palette stays the same, how Soft Summer can adjust intensity, and get tips for a sun-kissed look.
- One thing that made me wonder about Soft Summer is that I’m drawn to cooler beige tones – but they’re in the palette!
Explore how Soft Autumn and Soft Summer overlap as sister seasons, and how cooler beige and hair tone affect which palette suits you.
- I’ve photographed new fabrics and I’m unsure if I’m really Soft Autumn. Can you give a second opinion on which beige and brown shades work?
Unsure about your Soft Autumn analysis? How to get a second opinion, test beige and brown fabrics, and confirm which colours lift you best.
- Or is the idea that you stay “true” to your season year-round?
Sister seasons and seasonal loyalty. Learn why your palette stays the same despite tan and darker hair, and how Soft Autumn can borrow from neighbouring seasons.
- It would be interesting to know what made me a slightly “harder” case to analyse, if there’s time for a brief answer?
Why did my colour analysis require extra care? Learn how Soft Summer with muted tones can be confused with Spring and what determined the result.
- Does your colour season change between summer and winter?
Your colour palette is constant. Learn why your season doesn't change between summer and winter and how you can borrow shades from neighbouring palettes.
- What determines whether you’re Autumn or Spring? How can you tell which colours “lift” you?
Explore how to determine whether you're Spring or Autumn in colour analysis. Learn to assess which colours give radiance and enhance your features.
- What’s the main reason I lean more towards Autumn than Spring? I thought I was more Spring.
Why are you analysed as Soft Autumn? We go through eye colour, sister seasons, and tips for borrowing colours without losing harmony.
- Can I get a comparison between Soft Summer and Light Summer and why I lean more towards the latter?
The difference between Soft Summer and Light Summer explained. Understand why a lighter, clearer palette suits you better in colour analysis.
- What was decisive in determining I’m a Soft Autumn?
Why Soft Autumn and not True Spring? Deep dive into undertone, value level, and chroma to understand your accurate colour analysis result.
Colour Recommendations & Styling Tips
- What are accent colours? Should they be combined with base colours?
Understand what accent colours are and how they complement base colours. Styling tips from colour analysis for a balanced wardrobe and efficient shopping.
- Which jeans/denim colour suits my season?
The right denim colour for True Spring. Tips on choosing warm and clear jeans shades that harmonise with your colour palette.
- I’m wondering about denim like a jean shirt or denim dress. Should I go for darker or lighter jeans? Dark blue denim? Or skip it entirely?
Advice for Deep Autumn: go for dark indigo or petrol blue denim. Avoid faded shades and try coloured denim like dark brown.
- A small question, this thing about borrowing colours from a spring palette during summer... Which spring is it that Soft Autumn borrows best from? Light Spring?
Which spring palette suits Soft Autumn best to borrow from? Discover how True Spring colours like coral can enhance your look with harmonious accent colours.
- As a Deep Autumn, should I choose dark or light denim, or should I avoid denim entirely?
The right denim shades and makeup for Deep Autumn. Learn how dark indigo, warm bronzers, and earthy makeup colours enhance your look.
Styling Tips for Bright Spring
- Do the colours that suit me change depending on the season? I get very tan in summer and feel I look great in stronger, clearer colours, but in winter when I’m paler, they sometimes feel like “too much.” How should I think about this?
Learn how your Bright Spring palette can be adjusted depending on tan and season. Tips for strong summer colours and softer choices in winter.
- I’m having trouble finding the right shades in bright lilac, bright green, and orange. Does cobalt blue work for me? And what do I do with beige and white?
Discover which shades of purple, green, orange, blue, as well as beige and white suit a Bright Spring. Get practical colour tips and styling advice.
Digital Colour Analysis
- I did a free AI analysis with the same photo and got Warm Spring. What would you say was decisive in determining I’m Soft Autumn?
Got Warm Spring from an AI test but Soft Autumn from us? How we analyse undertone, lightness, and chroma for more accurate colour analysis.
- How do dyed hair and undyed eyebrows affect my analysis when my natural hair colour is actually much darker?
How dyed hair and undyed eyebrows affect your colour analysis. Learn why natural colours give more reliable results and how to send the right photos.
- How do you ensure the undertone is visible in a digital colour analysis when the camera mostly captures the overtone and can’t be white balanced?
How we see undertones in digital analyses despite camera limitations. Tips on lighting, white balance, and our free draping tools.
- How accurate is your digital analysis compared to in-person?
Answers to common questions about digital colour analysis. Learn how the process works, why natural hair colour matters, and how accurate it is compared to IRL.
Styling Tips for Soft Summer
- Base/neutral/accent: for example in an outfit, “should” the base be what I wear the most of? I don’t quite understand how to approach base, neutral, accent (since it also says all colours in my palette can be mixed nicely)
Learn how a Soft Summer can combine base, neutral, and accent colours in an outfit. Get tips on patterns and accessories.
- I’m buying new glasses and sunglasses. Anything I should consider if I want to be bolder than usual?
The right glasses for Soft Summer: find muted, cool colours that harmonise with your palette. Tips for frames and sunglasses.
- Why do I often feel “washed out” in beige, like a typical trench coat colour? Do I need cooler base colours?
Do you feel pale in beige? Learn why Soft Summer thrives better in cool shades like greige and ash brown and how to choose the right base colours.
- Regarding your thoughts on black:
Explore the Soft Summer palette and why black often creates too strong contrast. Get tips on subtle shades that harmonise with your Soft Summer colour palette.
- My eye colour is more yellow-green than blue-green. Does that affect the analysis? And do you have tips on jewellery and patterns that suit me?
Answers on how yellow-green eye colour affects colour analysis. Discover which metals, jewellery, and patterns suit Soft Summer best.
- Any more tips on how I can make black near my face blend better?
Discover smart styling tips for Soft Summer. How to wear black and white near your face in a flattering way with colour analysis.
Styling Tips for Bright Winter
- Does the Bright Winter palette apply even when I’m tanned, and what counts as accent colours?
Does the Bright Winter palette work when you get tanned? How to use your seasonal palette year-round and understand what accent colours mean.
Colour Analysis & Diversity
- Does colour analysis work if I have Asian heritage (mixed ethnicity)?
Colour analysis works for all ethnicities. Read how we adapt the analysis so you get a personal palette, regardless of Asian background or mixed ethnicity.
Makeup Recommendations
- I was a bit surprised by the result. Does it mean I suit cool, light pink-toned makeup? I don’t feel that I do
Get clarity on what Soft Summer means and which makeup colours suit you. Discover neutral tones, mauve and ash brown, and learn how to experiment.
- I assume I should think warm instead of cool when it comes to colours for blush, lips, and eye pencils etc.
Discover the best makeup for True Spring: warm tones like peach, coral, and golden shades enhance your natural warmth and clarity.
- I’m wondering about bronzer – should I go for a warm or cool tone? Dark or light? One bronzer I tried turned yellow/orange on my skin.
Get tips on the best bronzer for Deep Autumn. Learn to choose the right tone and shade without turning yellow or orange.
Colour Theory
- Sometimes I have trouble telling whether a colour shade is warm or cool, especially navy blue and teal. Do you have any advice on how I can get better at it?
Learn to distinguish between warm and cool shades in navy blue and teal using undertone analysis and a simple face test.
- When thinking about “white colours,” is ivory a warm or cool tone?
Is ivory a warm or cool white shade? Learn the difference between warm and cool white tones, and which ones suit a Light Summer best.
Colour Theory & Common Misconceptions
- I have lots of freckles on my arms, shoulders, and face. Does that matter?
Freckles don't always mean a warm season. Discover how the tone of your freckles determines whether you lean towards a warm or cool colour palette.
- How much does existing hair colour affect the final result?
How hair colour affects your colour analysis result. Bright Spring includes blonde shades too, and the result is always based on the overall impression.
- Can you have blue veins but a warm skin tone?
Can blue veins indicate cool undertones? We clear up misconceptions about the vein test and how colour analysis determines warm or cool skin tone.
Training & Courses
- I work as a hairdresser and would like to add colour analysis training. Do you offer courses?
Want to expand your hairdressing skills with colour analysis? Our training courses are available at /b2b. Here's how to sign up.
Colour Analysis Process
- Just to understand, do you use all the photos I submit?
Find out how every photo is used in the online colour analysis and how you can swap the example image in the report for a favourite.
- How does the analysis work? What does it involve and what do I need to do?
Step-by-step guide to how digital colour analysis works. Fill out a form, upload photos in daylight, and receive a personalised colour report.
- I wonder if the analysis is done “manually” by a colour consultant?
Get answers on whether the colour analysis is done manually and how best to submit photos, even if you're ordering from abroad.
- Should I take photos in different coloured tops (even ones I don’t think suit me)? How long does it take to find out my season?
Take photos in multiple colours and get your colour analysis completed in 2-3 days. Here's how to prepare and when to expect your report.
Hair Colour Advice
- My hair colour feels right in shade and depth, but it still looks flat. How do I add more dimension?
How to complement your hair colour with the right shades. Tips from digital colour analysis for creating balance and feeling complete in your seasonal palette.
- Do I get hair colour recommendations in my personal colour analysis?
Personal colour analysis includes hair colour pages for your sub-season with the option for additional free recommendations.
- How can you dye your hair to match your palette?
Hair colour tips for Soft Autumn: warm undertones, golden highlights, and bronde create harmony with your seasonal palette. Get advice from colour analysis.
- I’m wondering why I feel I disappear in ashy hair colour? It should suit me, I think.
Why do ashy hair colours feel wrong when you're Soft Summer? Learn how a bit of warmth can lift the look and how colour analysis helps you choose the right shade.
Colour Analysis & Undertones
- I’m trying to learn more about warm and cool colours. How can I tell which blues have a yellow undertone?
Learn to see the difference between warm and cool blue shades, interpret light base colours, and how Safari green and warm graphite fit Light Spring.
- Can I be cool-toned despite having olive skin, or should I be considered warm?
Olive-toned skin can be deceptive. Learn to distinguish between warm and cool undertones and whether you can still be True Summer despite olive tones.
- Are you absolutely sure I have warm undertones? I feel I look yellow with gold, and I sunburn easily...
Are you warm or cool in undertone? We explain why the vein test doesn't work, how facial tone determines undertone, and what gold vs silver reveals.
- Can I be True Summer with warm undertones?
Can you be True Summer and still have warm undertones? We sort out the difference between cool and warm, olive tones, and how jewellery can give clues.
Colour Analysis & Styling Tips
- Does the colour palette matter most when colours are near my face? I have lots of black and white but want to declutter and look fresher.
Learn how to wear black the right way and use colours near your face for a fresher look. Tips for layering and decluttering.
Hair Colour & Ageing
- How should I approach colours when my hair is going grey?
How to approach colours when your hair turns grey: colour analysis, contrast, and tips for adapting your palette as pigment changes.
Styling Tips for True Summer
- Two questions: what should I consider regarding patterns? And should I go for pure white or more natural/cream white?
Get tips on patterns and the right white shade for True Summer. How to choose between pure white and cream white, and which patterns suit your palette.
Colour Analysis Basics
- What is colour analysis and how does it work?
What is colour analysis? A complete guide to colour seasons, undertones, how the analysis works, what it costs, and how to find the colours that suit you.