Moderates

Color Genres: Pale Tones · Pastels · Brights · Dimmed Tones · Moderates · Vivids · Dusky Shades · Rich Shades · Jewel Tones

Moderates are colors with medium value and medium chroma. Medium depth and medium intensity. Balanced, everyday color.

The nine color genres come from Anuschka Rees and her book Personal Color. Her system is the clearest map of color I know, and it’s worth owning. Find Personal Color at anuschkarees.com ↗

Who looks great in moderates

• Olive skin: 11 of my moderates, like 030 Golden Brown, 031 Terracotta, 060 Herbaceous
• Warm skin: 8 of my moderates, like 030 Golden Brown, 031 Terracotta, 061 Avocado
• Cool skin: 7 of my moderates, like 002 Baby Pink, 060 Herbaceous, 074 Forest Green
• Soft Neutral skin: 3 of my moderates, like 081 Cayman Isle Green, 108 Sky Blue, 130 Peony

Depth matters too. Your hair and eyes tell me the rest in a session.

How to wear moderates

Moderates are balanced, everyday color. They’re the easiest genre to wear head to toe and the easiest to mix with neutrals.

Shop every dye in moderates

I have 17 dyes in this genre. Tap any shade to see its hex code and build a palette around it below. Add to cart right from here.

My library doesn’t have moderates in every family yet. Missing for now: oranges, grays. When a genre has a gap, mixing two dyes on the fabric can get you close: add a little gray to soften, or a lighter dye to lift.

#F2A1B6Baby Pink is a soft, delicate pink reminiscent of baby blankets. It's gentle and nurturing, evoking innocence and purity.Hex code copied

002 Baby Pink$8.00Add to cart

#BF7C43Golden Brown is a warm, golden-brown reminiscent of toasted caramel. Inviting and cozy, it evokes warmth and comfort.Hex code copied

030 Golden Brown$8.00Add to cart

#D1735CTerracotta is a warm reddish-brown reminiscent of clay pots. Earthy and rustic, it evokes warmth and tradition.Hex code copied

031 Terracotta$8.00Add to cart

#997A2CKhaki is a muted, earthy yellow with green undertones. It's versatile and understated, evoking reliability and stability.Hex code copied

041 Khaki$8.00Add to cart

#B89337Bronze is a rich, warm bronze reminiscent of antique metal. It's earthy and organic, evoking strength and durability.Hex code copied

042 Bronze$8.00Add to cart

#A2AB61Herbaceous is a muted olive hue reminiscent of fresh herbs. Earthy and organic, evoking growth and renewal.Hex code copied

060 Herbaceous$8.00Add to cart

#689445Avocado is a muted, olive green reminiscent of ripe avocados. Earthy and organic, evoking stability and reliability.Hex code copied

061 Avocado$8.00Add to cart

#348E6FForest Green is a deep, rich green reminiscent of dense forests. It's grounding and calming, evoking feelings of stability and security.Hex code copied

074 Forest Green$8.00Add to cart

#52CCBACayman Isle Green is a soft, muted cyan-green reminiscent of tropical waters. Refreshing and invigorating, it evokes relaxation and rejuvenation.Hex code copied

081 Cayman Isle Green$8.00Add to cart

#4799CCPeacock Blue is a rich, jewel-toned blue reminiscent of peacock feathers. Luxurious and elegant, it evokes opulence and beauty.Hex code copied

104 Peacock Blue$8.00Add to cart

#6CA9D9Alpine Blue is a bright, vibrant blue reminiscent of alpine lakes. It's refreshing and invigorating, evoking a sense of freedom and adventure.Hex code copied

107 Alpine Blue$8.00Add to cart

#8DADD9Sky Blue is a cool, vibrant blue reminiscent of a clear sky. Refreshing and invigorating, it evokes freedom and adventure.Hex code copied

108 Sky Blue$8.00Add to cart

#8585CCPeriwinkle is a soft, muted blue-violet reminiscent of periwinkle flowers. Gentle and soothing, it evokes tranquility and peace.Hex code copied

110 Periwinkle$8.00Add to cart

#6A85CCBrilliant Blue is a bright, vibrant blue reminiscent of clear skies. Refreshing and invigorating, it evokes a sense of freedom and adventure.Hex code copied

111 Brilliant Blue$8.00Add to cart

#AF8DC9Hydrangea is a vibrant, intense violet reminiscent of hydrangea flowers. Bold and dynamic, it evokes energy and vitality.Hex code copied

119 Hydrangea$8.00Add to cart

#D482BFOrchid is reminiscent of orchid flowers. It's elegant and sophisticated, evoking feelings of grace and beauty.Hex code copied

129 Orchid$8.00Add to cart

#EB9CC5Peony is a soft, muted pink reminiscent of peony flowers. It's elegant and sophisticated, evoking feelings of grace and beauty.Hex code copied

130 Peony$8.00Add to cart

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Color Genres: Pale Tones · Pastels · Brights · Dimmed Tones · Moderates · Vivids · Dusky Shades · Rich Shades · Jewel Tones