Black People

Color Analysis for
Black People

Honor the diversity of melanin-rich skin by combining undertone mapping with contrast calibration for glowing, editorial results.

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Guided Color Playbook

Expert Guidelines for Black People

Audit undertone, contrast, and reflectivity to build palettes that intensify glow instead of muting it.

Step 1

Use natural light and multiple checkpoints—jawline, under-eye, and palms—to decode undertone accurately.

Cool undertones show violet-blue depth; silver jewelry and cobalt test strips stay luminous.
Warm undertones lean golden or red-copper; amber, marigold, and tomato reds harmonize easily.
Neutral or olive undertones balance both; test deep emerald, rich plum, and saddle brown to confirm.

Step 2

Match chroma to natural contrast in features and hair.

High contrast (dark skin, bright eyes/teeth) loves Winter palettes—think electric fuchsia, sapphire, icy lime.
Medium contrast glows in Autumn palettes with burnished gold, paprika, and deep teal.
Low contrast pairs with refined, velvety palettes: Soft Autumn’s roasted almond, aubergine, evergreen.

Step 3

Layer textures and strategic highlights to add dimension.

Introduce sheen with satin, lamé, or subtle metallic threading to catch light on camera.
Keep core neutrals saturated—espresso, onyx, oxblood—then add one neon or jewel accent for punch.
Match makeup undertones to skin first, then amplify lips or eyes with analogous palette shades.

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