The Truth About Color Palettes:

Why Not All “Right” Colors Work for You

When we first get our color palette, it feels like magic, doesn’t it? You look at all those beautiful swatches and think, “If this is my palette, it means I can wear any of these colors in any combination – and they’ll all look great on me!” Sounds logical, right?
But here’s the truth – it doesn’t quite work that way.

Let’s look closer.

Imagine a woman with a Light Summer coloring.
She finds her palette online, filled with soft blues, cool pinks, misty greens, and delicate grays. Lovely, right?
She assumes she can wear any of those colors together – light or dark, bright or muted – and they’ll all make her glow.
So, she might start combining any shades she likes:
For example, this shade with this one:
Or this shade with that one:
But in reality, some of those shades will flatter her, and some will actually drain or overpower her.

Many women assume that once they have their personal color palette, every shade in it will make them look amazing. They think they can pick any color at random and still look stunning. But that’s not how it works.

Surprisingly, not every color in your palette will flatter you equally—some shades fall flat, while others will make you shine. Your palette gives you a flattering range, but within it are standout shades that are extra powerful on you.

Even though they technically belong to her palette, they won’t all bring out her natural beauty.

Why?

Because not all colors inside a palette are created equal.

Every woman has what I call her Power Colors™ – those most flattering, most enhancing shades that align with the key color characteristic of her appearance.

And here’s the catch: this key characteristic isn’t even considered in most widely promoted online color analysis systems. Yet it’s the single most important thing that determines how radiant, youthful, and alive you look in color.

Without knowing it, you could be wearing colors that belong to your palette – but still make you look tired, washed out, or older than you are.

So what happens when we ignore our Power Colors™? We lose the magic.
Even if you’re a perfect “Light Summer” and you wear darker or more saturated shades from your palette, you’ll notice something’s off – the colors might overpower you instead of highlighting your beauty.

That’s why it’s not enough to just have a palette. You need to know which colors inside that palette are your Power Colors™, how to match the right level of contrast, and how to use them – especially around your face. That’s where your beauty truly comes alive.
Once you understand your Power Colors™, everything changes.

Your outfits start to work with your natural coloring instead of against it. Your makeup harmonizes. And you suddenly notice how people compliment you without knowing why.

That’s the real power of The 16-Seasons Color System and your Power Colors™ from your personal palette. It’s not about memorizing color charts – it’s about activating your natural beauty with precision and confidence.

The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.

In my workshops and training courses, I teach women how to break free from mass fashion and create a personal style based on their unique facial and body features.

Let’s start with your biggest challenge. What is the #1 struggle you’re dealing with when it comes to expressing your true self – your personal style, wardrobe, and getting dressed?

Click the button below and let me know. I’ll be reading every response, so feel free to share as much as you need to.


* Disclaimer: The 16-Seasons Color System and The Power Colors™ are tools intended to support personal style development rather than guarantee specific outcomes. Results will vary based on individual differences.
I don't make clothes look good on you.
I make it so that YOU look exquisite in your clothes.

Eva Easton, M. Ed.

Authentic Personal Style, Color, And Image
Coach-Consultant

Creator of the Beauty Code MethodTM

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