What Are Accent Colors?
Accent colors add flair to your wardrobe. Accent colors contrast with neutral colors in your wardrobe, popping out to create a dynamic look. If neutral colors are everyone’s foundation, then accent colors are decorative touches which make you unique. They are the colors you can have fun with. Using accent colors in casual clothing and in your accessories projects a confident sense of style.
A precise definition of accent colors is offered by thespruce.com:
- Accent colors are supplementary colors that typically contrast or complement the primary (neutral) colors. Accent colors are used for emphasis, to enhance a color scheme, or to liven up or add drama to an otherwise monochromatic space.
Since they are flashy, accent colors are best for less formal occasions. You can wear accent colors at cocktail parties, business casual events, certain weddings, on dates, and semi-formal events with restraint. Since accent colors stand out so much, a little bit goes a long way. There is no need to overdo it.
Which Accent Colors Should I Wear?
What accent colors look best on you? The correct answer is that it depends on your skin tone and contrast profile. Your skin tone is either warm or cool. Contrast profile describes the level of contrast between your skin, eyes, and hair. It can be high or low. Combining your skin tone and contrast profile determines your color season. Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring. Each season has a different set of colors that go with it, allowing you to choose correct accent colors for yourself.
Winter Accent Colors
Winters are best in bold clear colors. Winter colors have a cool or blue undertone. Vivid, true, intense, sharp, cold, and clean should be words running through your mind when you select your winter accent colors. Wearing a lemon yellow tie or emerald green shirt is an excellent way to make a bold impression. Accent colors are designed to do that. Give them a try.
- Avoid: Muted (Toned Down) Colors, Pastels, Warm Tones, Golden Tones, Browns
Autumn Accent Colors
Autumns are best in colors that have warm golden undertones. Their colors are earthy, rich, warm, and spicy. Unlike winters they can wear muddy colors. As I stated earlier, wearing a tie or casual polo in one of your accent colors is a great way to enhance your personal style. Give it a try.
- Avoid: Cool Undertones, Light Pastel Colors, Blue Tones
Spring Accent Colors
Springs look best in clear bright light colors. Like Autumns their colors have a warm tone, however they tend to be lighter and yellowish instead of golden. Use accent colors in your tie, shirts, and accessories to stand out from the crowd. Accent colors are about branching out and adding flair to your wardrobe.
- Avoid: Darker Colors, Cool Tones, Blue Undertones, Grayed Color
Summer Accent Colors
Summers look their greatest in cool blue based pastel colors. Soft subtle contrasts define his look, not the sharp contrasts found in the Winter palette. Summer colors tend to feel powdery. A raspberry tie or a rose-pink watch band projects confidence. Wearing these accent colors in small doses shows the world you’re approachable and daring at the same time. An excellent combo.
- Avoid: Strong Contrasts, Golden Tones, Warm Yellow Tones, Most Dark Colors
Wrapping Things Up
What are accent colors in fashion? After reading this article you know the answer. Accent colors add flair and pizzazz to your image. They build upon your neutral colors to form a dynamic look.
The best way to start wearing accent colors is to start small. Wearing a tie in one of your accents colors is an easy way to get a feel for the benefits that come your way when wearing them. As you become more comfortable begin branching out to other items of clothing.
Until next time. Cheers.
