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Personal color analysis: how to find your color season (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)

The four color seasons, how to read them from your undertone and contrast, and a real personal color result from Kira.

A selfie with Coral and Peach color previews from Kira’s personal color analysis
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Personal color analysis finds the group of colors that flatters your face most, based on skin undertone, eye color and hair color. Results are usually grouped into four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Once you know your season, choosing clothes, makeup and accessories becomes much faster.

This guide explains the four seasons, how to read them, what kind of photo you need, and a real analysis from Kira.

The four personal color seasons

Table of the four personal color seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter with undertone, impression and example colors
  • Spring: warm undertone with a bright, fresh look. Coral, peach and light green make the face glow.
  • Summer: cool undertone with a soft look. Dusty pink, lavender and blue-gray feel harmonious.
  • Autumn: warm undertone with a deep, rich look. Mustard, olive and terracotta suit it well.
  • Winter: cool undertone with high contrast. Clear red, navy and pure white look striking.

How to read your color season

Ask two questions. First, is your undertone warm or cool? If you are unsure, start with our guide on how to find your skin undertone. Second, how much contrast is there between your hair, eyes and skin? Warm and bright leans Spring, warm and deep leans Autumn, cool and soft leans Summer, and cool with high contrast leans Winter.

Example: a personal color result from Kira

Here is Kira’s real reply to “what is my personal color?”, with a color palette and previews on the photo:

The right photo for color analysis

Photo checklist for personal color analysis: daylight, no filter, no heavy makeup, plain background, hair away from the face, camera at eye level

Color analysis, by a consultant or by AI, depends on the photo. Yellow indoor light makes skin look warmer than it is, and camera filters change colors completely. Use daylight from a window, a plain background and a face without heavy makeup.

Once you know your season

  • Wear your season’s colors near your face: tops, hijab, scarves and earrings.
  • Pick lipstick and blush from the same palette. See our guide on blush colors for your skin tone.
  • Colors outside your palette are still fine away from the face, such as trousers or skirts.
  • Apply it to clothing colors for tan skin too.

An analysis from a photo is an estimate. For the most accurate result, a session with a professional color consultant is still the best option. Kira is a fast, free first step.

Try a personal color analysis from a selfie

Send a selfie to Kira on WhatsApp and ask for your personal color. Kira reads your undertone and contrast, then gives a palette for clothing, makeup and accessories with previews on your photo. The free plan includes 5 consultations and 1 image preview every day. See all plans.

Frequently asked questions

What is personal color analysis?

Personal color analysis is a method of finding the colors that flatter your face most, based on skin undertone, eye color and hair color. The result is usually one of four seasons, Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter, with a palette of matching colors.

How can I find my own personal color?

Start with your undertone, warm or cool. Then judge the contrast between your hair, eyes and skin. The combination points to your season. You can also send a daylight selfie to Kira for a quick analysis.

Can your personal color change?

Skin undertone does not change, so your season usually stays the same. A new hair color or a tan can make some colors feel more or less flattering, which is why an analysis should use a recent photo.

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