![]() Knowing one’s “good” colors saves the individual time by eliminating contemplation over shades that wouldn’t be flattering right off the bat. How color analysis helps with both style and sustainabilityĮquipped with the knowledge of favorable colors, customers would have a better chance at purchasing apparel for themselves that would be flattering. Apps created to be shopping companion tools can use this digital analysis to curate the appropriate palette and make it easy for the customer to pick the right shade. These results are generated through digital analysis and may not be entirely accurate. These days, free online software designed by color analysis companies can also help an individual find their “right” colors through quizzes and color picking from barefaced photographs. This can be done by uploading a picture of the individual to be analyzed. It can help individuals curate a suitable wardrobe and makeup kit, although they may not be as specialized. Online color analysis is the more affordable route to the service (costing between US$8-10). Image courtesy of the “ My Best Colors” App by A professional consultation can cost around KRW 70,000-150,000 (US$55-118) in Korea and US$100-400 in the U.S., depending on the practice and the number of people being tested. This is the route to the most accurate results, but some may hesitate to opt for the service, as the process can be pricey and lengthy. These days, personalized color consultations can be provided as a personal styling service. Fabric swatches of various color families (or “true” seasons) are placed along the client’s shoulders and across their chest to see which colors and their subsequent shades complement the individual’s natural coloring. The process attempts to find a seasonal color family compatible mainly with the client’s skin color, which is unaffected by external factors, like tanning, bleaching or other forms of pigmentation.įor an in-person consultation, the individual is placed under professional lighting in front of a neutral gray background, and their clothing is covered in a salon cape of the same neutral gray. The classification mainly divides skin tones into four seasons: summer, spring, autumn and winter, which can then be expanded into further subdivisions for a more in-depth analysis. The most well-known system of color analysis is seasonal skin-tone color matching, which was popularized mainly by publications, like cosmetologist Bernice Kenter’s “Color Me A Season”(1973) and color consultant Carole Jackson’s “Color Me Beautiful” (1980). ![]() The concept of personal color is quite trendy in K-beauty and can be found represented in popular media, like EP 166 of the webtoon “True Beauty”, and K-Pop artists, like WayV getting their personal color analyzed on their reality entertainment segments. Over time, the science of color analysis became an important aspect of the fashion and beauty industry. ![]() It was understood that the “right” colors made the individual appear more youthful and fresh-faced, while the wrong ones could create a sickly pallor and highlight flaws and imperfections. This is especially true with portraits where the subject’s clothes, background and surroundings could be adjusted colorwise to make the portrait more flattering. ![]() Painters create a palette of colors that would make the painting look harmonious and pleasing to the eye. Images from EP.166 of the “ True Beauty ” webtoon by Yaongi on Line Webtoon.ĭepicting Warm Autumn and Warm Spring tones respectively (left) and Cool Summer and Cool Winter tones respectively (right)Ĭolor analysis has a long-standing history in art.
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