Skin Undertone Test

Check the veins on the underside of your wrist in natural light. Greenish veins suggest warm undertones, while blue or purple veins indicate cool undertones. If you see both, you likely have neutral undertones.

Hold gold and silver jewelry against your skin. If gold looks more flattering, you probably have warm undertones. If silver looks better, you likely have cool undertones. If both look good, you may have neutral undertones.

Think about how your skin reacts to sun exposure. Those who tan easily typically have warm undertones, while those who burn easily before tanning usually have cool undertones.

While not definitive, warm undertones often correlate with brown, hazel, or amber eyes and golden hair tones. Cool undertones often pair with blue, gray, or green eyes and ash hair tones.

Hold pure white and off-white fabric against your face. If pure white looks crisp and clean, you likely have cool undertones. If off-white or cream looks better, you probably have warm undertones.

Based on your answers, determine your undertone type. Warm undertones should gravitate toward golden, earthy colors. Cool undertones look best in jewel tones and icy shades. Neutral undertones can wear a wide range of colors. You can learn more about each result in our warm, cool, and neutral undertone guides.