Pale Tones

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

Pale Tones are colors with light value and soft chroma. Light and softened. A whisper of color over a lot of light.

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 pale tones

• Soft Neutral skin: 10 of my pale tones, like 046 Ivory, 075 Sea Glass, 076 Seafoam
• Cool skin: 4 of my pale tones, like 075 Sea Glass, 077 Celadon, 109 Ice Blue
• Warm skin: 3 of my pale tones, like 043 Camel, 045 Ecru, 046 Ivory
• Olive skin: 0 of my pale tones

Depth matters too. Lighter genres usually flatter lighter skin and low contrast between hair, eyes and skin. Your hair and eyes tell me the rest in a session.

How to wear pale tones

Pale tones are quiet. They make beautiful base layers, linens and summer whites with a hint of color. If pale tones wash you out, wear them below the waist and bring a deeper color up near your face.

Shop every dye in pale tones

I have 10 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 pale tones in every family yet. Missing for now: reds and pinks, oranges, aquas and turquoises, magentas. 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.

#E0C392Camel is a medium-toned brown with yellow undertones. Reminiscent of camel hair, evoking warmth and comfort.Hex code copied

043 Camel$8.00Add to cart

#E6D8C3Ecru is a warm, light beige, reminiscent of natural linen. It's soft and soothing, providing a neutral backdrop for other colors.Hex code copied

045 Ecru$8.00Add to cart

#F7F0D4Ivory is a soft, creamy off-white with orange undertones. It's elegant and timeless, evoking feelings of purity and sophistication.Hex code copied

046 Ivory$8.00Add to cart

#9BD4B5Sea Glass is a soft, pale blue-green reminiscent of weathered sea glass. It's soothing and peaceful, evoking feelings of serenity and harmony.Hex code copied

075 Sea Glass$8.00Add to cart

#E1F4E2Seafoam is a soft, muted blue-green reminiscent of seafoam. Calming and serene, it evokes tranquility and relaxation.Hex code copied

076 Seafoam$8.00Add to cart

#92D1BCCeladon is a soft, muted blue-green reminiscent of celadon pottery. Elegant and understated, it evokes tranquility and sophistication.Hex code copied

077 Celadon$8.00Add to cart

#C8CAE3Ice Blue is a soft, muted blue reminiscent of icy glaciers. It's serene and calming, evoking tranquility and peace.Hex code copied

109 Ice Blue$8.00Add to cart

#D3C8E0Wisteria is a soft, muted violet reminiscent of wisteria flowers. Elegant and understated, it evokes grace and beauty.Hex code copied

117 Wisteria$8.00Add to cart

#DDDDDCMist Gray is a soft, muted gray reminiscent of misty mornings. It's understated and elegant, evoking feelings of tranquility and serenity.Hex code copied

139 Mist Gray$8.00Add to cart

#CACACCSilver Lining is a bright, metallic silver reminiscent of polished chrome. It's sleek and modern, evoking feelings of innovation and progress.Hex code copied

140 Silver Lining$8.00Add to cart

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