Colours for a darker skin tone

Short answer: Clear and saturated colours stand out clearly against darker skin. Pure white, deep blue, emerald green and warm red all give good contrast.

Saturated colours read strongly

On darker skin, bright colours have room to be bright without taking over the face. Emerald, cobalt, sun yellow and warm red are among the colours that work best here.

White and light tones

Pure white gives a clear, clean contrast against darker skin and is therefore a strong choice. Very light powder tones, on the other hand, can read as flat and take some life out of the face. See bamboo clothing for women.

Cool or warm undertone

With a cool undertone, blue, purple and cool pink work best. With a warm undertone, caramel, rust and warm green work better. Hold the colours against your face in daylight. See bamboo t-shirts for women and bamboo tops for women.

Frequently asked questions

Is black a poor choice

No, but the contrast is smaller. That is why clear colours are often more striking.

What about brown tones

If they sit close to your skin tone they disappear. Choose either a much darker or a much lighter brown.

Does skin toned underwear suit darker skin

Yes, but choose a tone that matches your own skin rather than a standard pale shade.