Color Analysis MUTED or SOFT

Color Analysis Muted/Soft always sounds incredibly DULL ... but the colors most definitely are NOT!

Muted just means that the colors are softer and a little 'quieter' than others! 

They are RICHLY BLENDED, they're CLASSY, they're CLASSIC and they always look EXPENSIVE - in fact they're really quite MAGICAL!

The MUTED neutrals match the soft richness of the Armani style. Georgio Armani, one of our most applauded designers, creates spectacular garments and luxurious brands from demure shades such as these.  

They reflect his pure and sophisticated style perfectly combined with elegance and simplicity.

If your coloring is confusing but you recognize an overall softness, these colors may be the ones to complement you best. Colors that are bright and garish will overpower many a gentle coloring but the 'Magical Muteds' bring you to life.

“I love natural colours – including greige – because they offer tranquillity and serenity, and are a base to play with as you desire”

says Giorgio Armani.

Armani selection from Bloomingdales

Your coloring has Low Contrast

Low v High Contrast

Your natural coloring is soft with a LOW CONTRAST.  This means that there is little contrast in the intensity between your hair, skin and eyes. It creates a harmonious, understated look.

There is no drama in your coloring; you have elements of both Warm and Cool but one does not major over the other. You need equally blended colors to complement this natural softness.   

Any extremes can be overpowering and drain you of your natural color. MUTED colors colors can look dull on others but on you they look CLASSY and CLASSIC. 

There is a delicacy and gentleness which allows the strength of your own natural coloring to shine through without being overpowered.

You have conflicting elements of Warm and Cool

Your hair: is not the blondest nor the darkest of brown hair, in fact, you may even refer to yourself as 'mousey'.

Your eyes: could be blue/green or grey/green, brown or hazel.

Your skin tone: is of a medium intensity, neither light nor deep, but your natural coloring comes to life enhanced by the soft shades of your color palette.

Seasonal Color Analysis never works for you!

MUTED or SOFT can be misleading...  you may have been determined Summer or perhaps Autumn - and yet you always feel that there's something not quite right! 

We are accustomed to the terms Warm, Cool, Light and Deep but because you have elements from all the Color Families, your coloring causes contradictions. You may have Warm hair and eyes with cool skin; cool hair and skin with warm eyes; light hair with dark eyes - whatever your mix, it is this blend of tones that demands the middle ground - and what makes it so special! 

Your Color Family has a whole spectrum of colors - from light and cool through to deeper warmer shades - but it is the MUTED / SOFT color characteristic that is the deciding factor and dominates - this echoes your own coloring.

There is no need to feel limited with colors. Wear whatever color you like - red, blue, green, purple - they are all featured in your color palette - but the Muted color swatch will direct you to the most flattering shade of each.

Many models have MUTED coloring!

You may not have realized that many of our top models through the years have Muted coloring!

Maybe it's because their coloring will not look out of place with any color they are expected to wear but also, I feel, that this coloring invokes a calmness and sophistication to any occasion.

Color Analysis MUTED - blended shades will create Color Balance with your own natural coloring...

Giselle Bunchen, Meryl Streep, Natalie Portment, Cindy Crawford

CHOOSE: softness rather than clear bright tones. If you have found certain colors to be overpowering in the past they were obviously too heavy for you.

The idea of creating a monochromatic look is particularly good on you. Enjoy playing with lots of different shades of one color. As long as they are all muted tones they will blend seamlessly.

Stone-washed or a 'faded' look will flatter your complexion, in denim, moss or jade green.

NEUTRALS: Use neutrals from off-white to charcoal grey, avoiding the harsh tones of black and white. Mid-tones of beige, soft cocoa and olive provide some of the most useful bases and are a perfect foil for the lighter and prettier tones in your color pallet - rose pink, periwinkle and watermelon red.

How to visualize your MUTED colors...

It can be difficult to visualize how the colors from your swatch come together in an outfit. So for real visual inspiration, take a look at a beautiful range of jersey separates and dresses in Kettlewell Colours Soft which will bring your color swatch to life!

It's sometimes said that MUTED is half way between Summer and Autumn but that's not strictly true. Although both of these seasons have an element of softness, the MUTED color palette takes the TRUE MUTED colors and excludes other non-related elements.

You will also find some of the Soft colors you love in the Summer collection. 

The stronger more richly blended SOFTS

If your skin tone or hair is slightly deeper then you may be drawn to the deeper Muted colors equally soft and blended.

Although they are primarily MUTED/SOFT you may find some of them in the Autumn palette. Choose from the Muted palette and you'll find it provides the gentleness but also the strength your natural coloring needs to shine! 

Ready to enjoy your SOFT MUTED colors? 

The MUTED SOFT Color Brief   £4  digital file

Ready to download and print all the concise information you need to start wearing and enjoying the MUTED SOFT Color Family. 

With 45 colors, advice for makeup, hair, jewelry and glasses frames. This is a digital product!

This is special! 45 fabulous shades in an attractive suedette covered fan, handbag size 12.5 x 6.5 cm. With a wealth of information about how to wear and co-ordinate your colors.  

No more mistakes, save TIME and MONEY!  Your colors are for life!

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