East African People

Color Analysis for
East African People

Honor undertones influenced by Rift Valley sun, highland climates, and coastal heritage to build luminous palettes.

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Guided Color Playbook

Expert Guidelines for East African People

Combine undertone testing with cultural textiles for palettes that travel from Nairobi boardrooms to Addis festivities.

Step 1

Evaluate palms, under-eyes, and décolletage to separate true undertone from sun-warmed surface tones.

Cool violet or blue undertones thrive in Winter palettes—think sapphire, magenta, and optic white.
Warm golden undertones align with Autumn palettes using paprika, tamarind, and bronze.
Olive-neutral undertones land in Soft Autumn palettes of eucalyptus, cocoa, and dusty teal.

Step 2

Dial color intensity to complement beadwork, wraps, and contemporary tailoring.

Anchor prints with saturated neutrals: espresso, ebony, Nairobi sky blue.
Mix matte and sheen fabrics—wax prints with satin trims—for dimensional outfits.
Use headwraps or beaded collars to introduce secondary palette colors thoughtfully.

Step 3

Coordinate makeup and grooming with the chosen seasonal palette.

Highlight skin with bronze or berry highlighters that match undertone temperature.
Choose lip colors mirroring palette brights—hibiscus, blackberry, or spiced orange.
For men, sync suit linings and pocket squares with palette accents for cohesive styling.

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