Check the veins on the inside of your wrist
Blue or purple veins usually indicate cool undertones
Green veins usually indicate warm undertones
A mix of blue and green veins usually indicates neutral undertones
Hold up white paper near your face in natural light
Pink, rosy, or bluish skin suggests cool undertones
Yellow, golden, or peachy skin suggests warm undertones
If your skin looks balanced or hard to classify, you may have neutral undertones
Notice how your skin reacts to sun exposure
If you burn easily, you may have cool undertones
If you tan easily, you may have warm undertones
Compare how silver and gold jewelry look on you
Silver usually flatters cool undertones
Gold usually flatters warm undertones
If both look good, you may have neutral undertones
Test clothing colors against your face
Jewel tones and icy shades often suit cool undertones
Earth tones and warm shades often suit warm undertones
Most colors may suit neutral undertones
Look at the color of your eyes and natural hair
Cool undertones often pair with ash, blue, or pink-based features
Warm undertones often pair with golden, red, or olive-based features
Consider your skin’s overall cast in natural daylight
Cool undertones often appear pink, red, or blue
Warm undertones often appear yellow, golden, or olive
Neutral undertones often appear a mix of both
Use multiple tests together for the most accurate result