When it comes to understanding your unique colouring, there are several key dimensions that come into play—one of which is value. In colour analysis, value refers to the depth of your natural colouring. Understanding your value can help you select clothing, makeup, and accessories that flatter you the most and bring out your natural beauty.
In this blog post, we will explore what value means in colour analysis and how discovering the depth of your colouring can help you build a more harmonious and flattering wardrobe.
What is Value in Colour Analysis?
In simple terms, value in colour analysis refers to how light or deep your overall colouring is. This includes the colour of your skin, hair, and eyes. Value can be broken down into two categories:
- Light Value: Individuals with a light value have a naturally lighter appearance. They often have fair skin, light eyes (such as blue, green, or light hazel), and lighter hair (blonde, light brown, or soft red).
- Deep Value: Those with a deep value tend to have a darker overall appearance. They often have deeper skin tones, dark eyes (such as dark brown or black), and dark hair (deep brown, black, or rich dark auburn).
Why is Value Important in Colour Analysis?
Understanding your value helps guide you towards colours that harmonize with your natural depth. When the colours you wear match your value, it creates a balanced and cohesive look that enhances your features. Wearing colours that are too light or too dark for your value can create a stark contrast that may overwhelm your natural colouring or wash you out.
How to Determine Your Value
During your colour analysis session at Prismatic Style, we will assess your value by examining the depth of your skin, hair, and eyes in natural lighting. We use a range of colour drapes to see how different shades interact with your natural colouring. As part of our mini in-person colour analysis session, we explore this key dimension along with undertone (warm or cool) and intensity (bright or muted) to provide a comprehensive understanding of what suits you best.
How to Use Your Value to Select Colours
Once you know your value, you can start incorporating colours into your wardrobe that align with your depth. Here are some tips:
- If You Have Light Value: Opt for lighter colours like soft pastels, light neutrals, and soft shades of blue, pink, and lavender. Avoid wearing too many dark or deep colours, as they can create a heavy contrast against your natural colouring.
- If You Have Deep Value: Embrace deeper shades like rich burgundy, navy, forest green, and charcoal. Darker neutrals also work well, and you can handle bolder colours without being overwhelmed.
The Benefits of Knowing Your Value
By understanding your value, you can make more informed choices about your clothing and accessories, leading to a more cohesive and flattering personal style. You’ll feel more confident knowing which colours make you look your best, and it can save you time and money by helping you avoid colours that do not suit you.
Visit Our Studio in Fernwood, Victoria, BC
If you’re interested in learning more about your value and how it fits within your overall colour profile, book a mini in-person colour analysis session with Prismatic Style. Our studio is conveniently located in the vibrant Fernwood neighborhood of Victoria, BC, where we provide a controlled environment with optimal lighting and mirrors to ensure the most accurate results.
Book your session today and start your journey to discovering your best colours!
