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Olive skin tones can be tricky to analyze because they often have both warm and cool undertones, along with a green or gray cast. This post breaks down why traditional color analysis often fails olive skin—and what to do instead. Learn the best colors to wear (and which to avoid) for golden, yellow, and cool olive skin, plus how Your Color Style’s unique system helps you find your perfect palette.

Chroma refers to the clarity or softness of a color, and it plays a major role in how a color interacts with your natural features.

• Bright chroma = vivid, clear, pure, and energetic.

• Soft chroma = muted, dusty, “dirty,” or less clear.

You can have two versions of the same color—say, a bright turquoise and a soft seafoam—and one might make you look radiant while the other makes you look tired.