Feb 16, 2024

How to Tell If You Have a Neutral Undertone

When it comes to understanding your natural coloring and finding the colors that flatter you most, determining your undertone is a crucial first step. While many people fall into the "warm" or "cool" categories, some are lucky enough to have a neutral undertone.

But how can you tell if you have a neutral undertone, and what does it mean for your color analysis? Let’s explore.

What Is a Neutral Undertone?
Signs That You Have a Neutral Undertone
What a Neutral Undertone Means for Your Color Analysis
Why Knowing Your Undertone Matters
Discover Your Undertone and Season with Vivaldi Color Lab

What Is a Neutral Undertone?

A neutral undertone is a balance between warm and cool undertones. Rather than leaning distinctly toward golden, peachy, or yellow hues (warm) or pink, red, or blue undertones (cool), a neutral undertone appears more even and versatile.

This unique balance allows those with neutral undertones to wear a wider range of colors compared to those with strongly warm or cool undertones. Neutral undertones tend to adapt to their surroundings, reflecting and complementing a broad spectrum of shades.

Signs That You Have a Neutral Undertone

Wondering if your undertone is neutral? Here are a few signs to help you determine:

Your veins aren’t clearly blue or green.
Look at the veins on the inside of your wrist. If they appear blue, you likely have a cool undertone. If they look green, you're likely warm. But if they’re hard to define or appear somewhere in between, you may have a neutral undertone.
Gold and silver both look great on you.
People with neutral undertones can usually pull off both gold (ideal for warm tones) and silver (flattering for cool tones) jewelry without one looking noticeably better.
You tan easily but can also burn.
Neutral undertones often have a balanced reaction to the sun. You may tan after prolonged exposure but still need to be cautious about burning.
Your skin color doesn’t lean distinctly pink or yellow.
Neutral skin often has an even, beige, or olive hue that doesn’t strongly lean toward pink, red, peach, or yellow tones.
A wide range of colors suits you.
Do you find that both warm and cool shades look equally good on you? This is a strong indicator of a neutral undertone.

What a Neutral Undertone Means for Your Color Analysis

In the context of color analysis, having a neutral undertone opens up possibilities. You’re more likely to fall into a neutral-leaning season such as:

Soft Autumn: Earthy, muted colors with neutral warm undertones.
Soft Summer: Dusty, rosy colors with neutral cool undertones.
Deep Winter: Dark, striking tones with a neutral-to-cool undertone.
Deep Autumn: Rich, earthy tones with a neutral-to-warm undertone.
Light Spring: Light, pastel colors with a neutral-to-warm undertone.
Light Summer: Soft and airy colors with a neutral-to-cool undertone.
Bright Spring: Vivid, clear, and warm-leaning colors that suit neutral-to-warm skin tones.
Bright Winter: Bold, high-contrast, and cool-leaning colors that also work for neutral-to-cool skin tones.

Your specific color season will depend on the combination of your skin tone, eye color, and natural hair color.

Why Knowing Your Undertone Matters

Understanding whether your undertone is warm, cool, or neutral is essential to finding colors that complement your natural beauty. For example, neutral undertones can experiment with both warm and cool colors, but knowing your specific color season ensures that you wear the shades that truly enhance your features.

By understanding your undertone and season, you’ll be able to:

Choose flattering clothing colors.
Select makeup shades that harmonize with your natural coloring.
Build a wardrobe that enhances your confidence and personal style.

Discover Your Undertone and Season with Vivaldi Color Lab

Determining your undertone can be tricky, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Vivaldi Color Lab app makes it easy to find your undertone and color season with precision.

Use the app’s free color analysis quiz or automatic AI color analysis to:

Identify your undertone.
Discover your perfect color palette.
Virtually try on shades like lipstick and blush based on your season.

Ready to unlock the secrets to your best colors? Try the Vivaldi Color Lab app today and take the guesswork out of your color analysis journey.

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