Posted by MarvinAmani on September 01, 2026 at 17:31:08:
In Reply to: Hello from a beginner forum member posted by glacier on June 12, 2026 at 10:06:30:
Hey guys! I've been struggling to understand my undertone for a some time, especially because I have what I think is fair olive complexion, and it's been really tricky. Usually, I hear about skin tones being cool or warm, but with my slight olive hue, it's hard to tell where I fall. For example, my skin has a slight greenish tint in specific light settings, and sometimes gold jewelry looks alright on me, but silver doesn't seem to work as much. I've tried some online color analysis guides and looked at various skin tone charts, but many just lump olive tones under cool tones without considering how subtle or light the olive can be. From my experience, it feels like the usual warm vs. cool categories don't fully explain what's happening with olive undertones, especially if your skin is on the softer side. Has anyone else dealt with this? I came across a pretty thorough explanation and chart that breaks down olive skin undertones more thoroughly, which helped me start thinking about it differently colour analysis test . But I'm still unsure about which colors really suit fair olive skin best. If you have this skin tone or have done a like-minded deep dive, what colors did you find complement you? Are there any specific shade groupings (like maybe on the soft or muted side) that you would advise? I'm hoping to get more clarity and maybe some personal tips to avoid those mismatched color mismatches when picking clothes or makeup. Thanks in advance for any advice!