The colors of the season SS15 - II. The WARM COLORS
Why is so important to know in Image Consulting which colors work for each person?
When you wear a color near your face the light reflects upwards either enhancing your look or casting shadows and making you look tired. Wearing the right color near your face will make you look bright-eyed, more vibrant and younger.
Let’s see what are the properties of the warm colors that are on trend this season, and for what type of people suit better.
The first warm color I’m going to explain you today, is Toasted Almond.
As Pantone said, this is a sun-tanned neutral. “Toasted Almond offers comforting warmth and is indicative of a spontaneous spring, summer feeling. Timeless and versatile, Toasted Almond is an organic shade that speaks to authenticity and all that is natural”.
This color is very good to be used as a neutral, on wardrobe basics, garments as trousers, skirts, coats, etc.
Also, is a very special color for a Soft type person:
This means, people with no contrast between skin, hair, eyes, eyebrows and eyelashes. Here more examples:
Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of Pantone Color Institute, says that “Tangerine is a juicy orange shade that is energizing, yet not jarring to the eye. Versatile Tangerine is striking enough to stand on its own and adds vitality to a printed pattern. Good natured and friendly, but with a tangy edge, this fun-loving color invites a smile”.
The denotation of Orange is youth, fun, joy. Is an amazing color for summer. Much less aggressive than red color and super warm.
This color pairs really well with Toasted Almond and Strawberry Ice, both colors on trend this season.
Who should wear this color? People with a Warm dominant type.
Which means people with this properties:
•Hair: all warm tones and golden, reddish, coppery blond, red.
•Skin: white or beige, sometimes with freckles.
•Eyes: green, brown, honey, turquoise, dark blue.
“Custard is a delicious and delectable yellow. Sweet and sunny, Custard is a cheering tone that brings thoughts of pleasant relaxation and comfort food. Engaging with its soft and mellow warmth and full of good feelings, subtle Custard has an affable and easy disposition.” Leatrice EisemanExecutive Director, Pantone Color Institute.
This color is good for Warm, Light, Deep types. Can be also a good color to warm up a summer print.
Also, is a great color to be used in Interior Design for weddings:
I know there is ICE in the name of this color and it’s suppose to be COOL, but it’s not.
“Strawberry Ice is suggestive of a cooling and refreshing delicacy, yet its warmth as a color is quite appealing. Subtle and charming, Strawberry Ice is an ideal shade for Spring/Summer 2015. Both tasty and tasteful, Strawberry Ice is a confection color that evokes a feeling of being “in the pink,” emitting a flattering and healthy glow”. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute.
This color pairs perfect with Toasted Almond, Tangerine and light blue.
Who can wear this color? You can use it close to your face if you are a Warm and Clear type, which means people with all the features of Warm type named before, who also has an important contrast between eyes, skin, hair, eyelashes and eyebrows.
As Custard, this is a great color to be used in weddings, in this case is good choice to add a touch of color and romance.
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Stay tuned to read my next post, and know more about the colors of this season.