How to Find Your Best Shade of Orange (Even If You Think You Can’t Wear It)

Are you skipping orange because you think it doesn’t flatter you? You’re not alone — orange can be one of the most polarizing colors in fashion. But the truth is, there is a shade of orange that can work for everyone — you just have to understand a little color theory.

In this video, I walk you through how to use the modern color wheel to identify your most flattering shade of orange — whether you have warm or cool undertones. I’ll show you where the “line” is on the color wheel that separates what works… from what washes you out.

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Why Orange Is So Tricky

Orange sits in a very warm area of the color wheel — it's mostly made of red and yellow, both of which lean warm. So if you have cool undertones, wearing the wrong shade of orange can make your skin look sallow, dull, or just “off.”

But orange is trending hard in 2025 — and you deserve to feel stylish and authentic.

That’s where the modern color wheel and Your Color Style come in.

What You'll Learn in This Video:

• 🔸 The real reason orange can be hard to wear — and how to make it work

• 🔸 The specific range of oranges that flatter warm undertones

• 🔸 The one shade of coral-orange that looks good on almost everyone

• 🔸 How to choose the right orange based on your depth and chroma

• 🔸 How cool-toned women can still embrace the orange trend — strategically

• 🔸 What to do if orange is “too much” for your personality or coloring

Key Takeaways:

✔ If you have warm undertones, you can wear most oranges — just adjust brightness and depth for your features
✔ If you have cool undertones, steer closer to coral or reddish-orange — and keep it near your natural “balance point”
✔ Not every orange has to be bright — you can soften it by adjusting fabric texture or value
✔ Not every orange needs to be worn near your face — shoes, handbags, or a printed pattern can let you wear orange without the commitment

Still Unsure? Your Color Fan Is Your Secret Weapon

If you’ve had a Signature Color Analysis with Your Color Style, your personalized fan includes the oranges that are already customized to your undertones, depth, and chroma. Use it when shopping to avoid second-guessing.

👉 Haven’t had your color analysis yet? Learn more here.

Tell Me: Can You Wear Orange?

I’d love to hear from you!
💬 Do you love orange or avoid it?
💬 What shade feels best on you?
💬 Do you know your color type in Your Color Style?

Let me know in the comments!

Jen Vax

Jennifer Vax

Jen Vax is the founder of Your Color Style. She is a best selling author, speaker, artist and entrepreneur. She helps women learn how to wear color in a way that expresses their true nature. Take the FREE color analysis quiz to get started.