Colors for Warm Undertones

Those with warm undertones have yellow-based pigmentation that skews more peachy than pink. Earthy, toasted and golden, their warm wardrobe palettes evoke approachable and cozy qualities cool ones don’t. Warm seasons range from bright, light and sunny Spring that’s an explosion of effervescence to deep, dark and rich Autumn that resembles Marrakesh’s spice market. Either way, anyone with a warm undertone has an abundance of gorgeous colors to choose from, starting with these top five:

  1. Light neutral
    Every wardrobe should be anchored by a basic beige, which is why tan is a mainstay in Spring and Autumn closets. Consider upgrading to a more luxury version like cappuccino (more creamy), mocha (more brown), caramel (more yellow) or all three. Nothing says quiet luxury like a warm and rich neutral-on-neutral-on-neutral color palette.

  2. Dark neutral
    Spice up your dark neutral color palette by adding tobacco. Warm and toasty, tobacco is a reddish brown with depth and dimension that enriches and elevates everyday basics. Tobacco accessories are nice accents too, so try a suede corset belt, wool rancher hat or slouchy hobo bag. It’s the kind of neutral you never get sick of.

  3. Accent color
    For a pop of color, try green. If your coloring is warm and muted, pick pea green or light olive especially if you have green eyes. For those who are warm, bright and clear, go with spring green that’s high-energy, high-intensity and high-vibration. Any shade of green matches beautifully to light and dark warm neutrals alike, so don’t be shy to mix it up.

  4. Jewel tone
    Citrine is the perfect gemstone for warm-temperatured undertones. Be sure the setting is brushed or bright gold, and pair with light neutrals or mustards to make it pop. For anyone wanting a starter stone first, consider topaz, amber or Tiger’s eye and then work your way up to citrine.

  5. Pastel
    Connecting to the peach base notes of a warm undertone is the easiest way to flatter it. Don’t limit yourself by exploring the full range of peachy pastels from brown-peach to yellow-peach to mauve-peach. And think beyond just clothes to include accessories, cosmetics and even activewear. If you have a warm undertone, peach is magic.

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Elizabeth Kosich Styling