FaceSaysOlive skin tone
Olive skin has a greenish or golden-gray undertone that can look warm, neutral or slightly cool. It is common in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Latin American and many other populations.
Olive skin shades
- Medium
#D4A27C - Olive
#B58B5E - Tan
#A8744A
Signs of olive skin
- Wrist veins look green.
- Skin tans easily and rarely burns.
- Both gold and silver can look good.
- Pink-based foundations look ashy and yellow ones look sallow.
Best colors
- Emerald, forest green, burgundy, plum, coral
- Mustard, rust, deep teal
- Warm white and cream
Colors to be careful with
Pale yellow-green and washed-out pastels can make olive skin look tired.
Frequently asked questions
Olive is its own undertone with green-gold notes. It often behaves like warm or neutral when choosing colors.
Skin tone (or depth) is how light or deep your skin is. Undertone is the hue under the surface: warm (golden or peach), cool (pink or blue), neutral or olive. Two people with the same depth can have different undertones.