Which shades of yellow are best on my skin tone?
Yellow is one of those colors people tend to either really love or really hate. It’s a true conversation starter, I’ll say that.
Whether you’re like me and completely drawn to it (on literally anything), or someone who’s completely turned off by it— we totally get it. Yellow is a powerful color.
What if we ditched the love or hate question, for the one question that truly matters: which shade is best for your skin tone? Now, that question might change some things for you and your wardrobe.
This blog is going to give you a few pointers to spot the best yellow for your skin tone, along with a few stylish links to hopefully get you inspired. But just like with anything in your wardrobe, you get the final say. Will yellow be in or totally out for you?
Browse our picks for each season below. It flows from Spring , to Summer , to Autumn , to Winter .
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Spring
Best yellow For Spring Palettes
Your best yellows are bright and happy! Light Springs, your yellow is like a stick of butter and banana pudding! Warm Springs, your yellow resembles sunflower petals and marigolds. Clear Springs, lean into those brighter yellows like canary.
❌ Avoid anything mustardy, dusty, or too green.
Summer
Best yellow For Summer Palettes
Your best yellow has a faded highlighter vibe. Those grayish or bluish undertones are the key! Light Summer’s yellow looks like chiffon cake or a glass of lemonade. Soft Summer’s yellow mimic a faded lemon. While Cool Summer’s yellow mimics the full boldness of lemon.
❌ Avoid anything with a hint of orange or brown.
Autumn:
Best yellow For Autumn Palettes
Your best yellows are rich and earthy, medium to deep, and have hints of brown bronzy gold or orange. Autumns, earthy yellow shades are your go-to’s! For our Soft Autumns, look out for shades like goldenrod and mustard yellow. For our Warm and Deep Autumn ladies, you rock the rich yellows that have a hint of brown to them.
❌ Avoid anything pastel or bright and shiny, or lemon.
Winter
Best yellow For Winter Palettes
Winters, you stunning in crisp acid-yellows with hints of green, and electric lemon! Cool Winters, look out for lemon yellow shades as well. Your yellow is very similar to Cool Summer’s, but it has just a tad bit more punch to it. Deep Winters, think crayon yellow or caution sign yellow. Clear Winters don’t be afraid to lean into those bright, electric yellows like a tennis ball!
❌ Avoid anything earthy, orange, or pastel-butter yellow.
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