Education & Guides
Understanding Your Colors
New to personal color analysis? These articles explain the science behind your results — from undertones and the 12-season system to body shapes and how to build a wardrobe that works.
What Is Personal Color Analysis?
From "Color Me Beautiful" in the 1980s to the modern 12-season Sci\ART system — learn why certain colors make you look radiant while others wash you out.
Read article →Understanding Undertones: Warm, Cool & Neutral
Your undertone is the single most important factor in color analysis. Learn how to identify whether you're warm, cool, or neutral — and why a summer tan doesn't change your season.
Read article →The 12 Seasons Explained
Walk through all 12 color seasons organized by the four families. Each season gets a mini-profile with typical coloring, celebrity examples, and a sample palette.
Read article →Value, Chroma & Contrast: The Three Dimensions of Color
Beyond undertone, three additional axes determine your season: value (light to deep), chroma (bright to muted), and contrast (the difference between your lightest and darkest features).
Read article →Body Type Analysis: Finding Your Shape
Understanding your body shape isn't about size — it's about proportion. Learn the 6 body shapes, how to identify yours, and how to dress for balance and emphasis.
Read article →How AI Color Analysis Works
Peek behind the curtain at the technology powering our analysis — computer vision, GPT-4o, and the science of translating pixels into your personal color season.
Read article →Putting It All Together: Using Your Style Guide
A practical guide to actually using your results — from shopping with your palette to building a capsule wardrobe and knowing when to break the rules.
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