Have you ever wondered why you keep getting compliments on that sapphire blue shirt you always wear? You might be a winter without knowing it.

Every person has their own set of colors that flatter them most. Some can be left looking ill or off if they select the wrong colors. This is found through seasonal color analysis.

Each season — Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring — has its own color palette, designed to compliment one’s natural coloring.

Color analysis can be done in multiple ways, by either hiring a professional, taking a quiz or using an app. The process is typically the same for all methods. The hue, value and chroma of the coloring in one’s skin, eyes and hair are analyzed.

When examining professionally, the draping method is normally utilized by placing different colored fabrics near the face to observe how the skin reacts to each hue.

The aim is to find the colors which create a vibrant and balanced appearance for the individual. The undertones and subtle hues beneath the surface of the skin will be determined.

Warm undertones lean towards yellows, peaches and golds. Cooler undertones favor blues, pinks and silvers. One’s dominant (deep, light, warm, cool, clear and soft) of the decided season will also be identified, which connects to the combination of their features.

This process serves as a guide, offering insights people can use to make correct choices about the colors they surround themselves with. Color analysis provides a roadmap for individuals to explore the realm of colors, encouraging them to express themselves confidently and authentically.

Can you determine what season you are?