Which shades of blue are best on my skin tone?
Is blue one of your go-to colors? Maybe even your comfort color 👀 It seems to be the easiest to embrace, especially after learning your colors.
I’d argue it’s one of the most important neutrals in our wardrobe.
Better yet, it’s probably the most reached for color in our wardrobes, without even realizing it. Want to spice up your workwear? You reach for blue to give the traditional gray and black ensemble a break, right? It even shows up in our choices for special occasion attire, summer staples, and of course, denim (a true classic!).
So why not make sure you’re wearing the right shade of blue for your skin tone?
This blog is going to give you a few pointers to spot the best blue for your skin tone, along with a few stylish links to hopefully get you inspired!
Browse our picks for each season below. It flows from Spring , to Summer , to Autumn , to Winter .
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Spring
What is the best blue for Spring Palettes?
Spring palette blues are happy and most of all, bright! Clear Springs, your blue is electric. Light Springs, lean into bright cornflower and those minty-aqua blues. Warm Springs, your best blue resembles a vibrant robin’s egg blue.
❌ Avoid anything dusty, dark, or mixed with gray.
Summer
What is the best blue for Summer Palettes?
The best blues for Summers will have hints of gray or white! Cool Summers, reach for a denim-y blue, steel blue, or even a bold navy. Light Summers, your best blue is slightly faded like a baby blue, pale aqua, and light cornflower. Soft Summers lean into soft dusty blues that resemble overcast days.
❌ Avoid anything neon-bright or overly yellowy like robin’s egg blue
Autumn:
What is the best blue For Autumn Palettes?
The best blues for Autumns are rich and have hints of green or teal! Soft Autumns, your blue is on the faded side like a faded cornflower, chambray, or ocean-y blue. For our Deep Autumns, tap into those bold, rich blues like an azure, prussian blue, marine navy, and cerulean. Warm Autumns, you rock a mermaid-teal and marine blues effortlessly!
❌ Avoid baby blues, stark jewel tones like royal blue, black-leaning navy, or electric blue
Winter
What is the best blue for Winter Palettes?
Winters, you wear a true royal blue beautifully. A high-contrast blue and white combo on blouses and dresses is a winner every time! Clear Winters, don’t be afraid to lean into bold sapphire blue and vivid cobalt. Cool Winters, a pure saturated sky blue or indigo, cobalt, or navy is iconic on you! Deep Winters, you were made for sultry blues like deep royal blue, cerulean, navy, and midnight blue.
❌ Avoid anything pastel, blended, dusty or faded.
Love,
The gems at Created Colorful
PS. Wondering what other colors are your perfect match? We’ve already created blogs dedicated to the best Green💚, Yellow💛, Red+Pink🩷, and a guide to spotting Warm vs. Cool colors.
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