Forget colour analysis – how colour pyramids can help you dress your best

South China Morning Post - Sep 20, 2026

Colour analysis has won fans from across diverse cultures looking to optimise their complexion. The system, which typically involves draping fabric of different hues across your chest, determines which shades of clothing, make-up, jewellery and hair colour best complement a person’s natural skin, hair and eye tones, matching people to a core season: spring, summer, autumn or winter. Colour analysis has gained popularity – especially in South Korea in recent years – because it simplifies shopping...

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