Style Rebellion Podcast

Color Analysis 101: Seasons, Undertones, and Finding Your Best Colors


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Confused by seasonal color analysis? You’re not alone. In this episode of Style Rebellion, hosts Blair Petroni and Erin Cox break down the fundamentals of color analysis so you can finally understand why certain colors make you glow and others make you look tired.

Welcome to Color 101.

Blair and Erin explore the core building blocks of personal color analysis, including hue, value, and chroma, and explain how these elements interact with your natural coloring to create harmony in your wardrobe. Blair also shares her five principles of color analysis, offering practical guidance for navigating the many color systems used by stylists today.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The meaning of hue, value, and chroma in color analysis
  • Why undertone is the foundation of seasonal color systems
  • The difference between 4-season, 12-season, 16-season, and 23-season color systems
  • Why “true red” works for everyone, but the right red varies
  • Why wearing colors that make you happy still matters
  • Blair and Erin also discuss personalized color palettes, including the work of renowned color expert John Kitchener, whose approach moves beyond seasonal categories to create truly individualized color profiles.

    This episode will give you the foundation you need to start understanding your colors and using them to build a wardrobe that actually works for you.

    Check out Blair’s favorite Color Analysis books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pCXFdm 

    Follow Blair and Erin on Instagram:

    @stylerebellionpodcast

    @maevemelange
    @erinchapmancox

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