Color Analysis—Beyond Seasons
One of the reasons I chose to pursue my dream in color analysis is the powerful impact color has on a person’s life. Color isn’t just visual—it influences how we’re perceived, how we feel, and how confidently we move through the world.
At the heart of this service is a simple, but often overlooked truth: there are colors that are uniquely yours. That’s why it’s called personal color.
However, the most well-known color analysis system in today’s society often places people into strict seasonal categories. Though it is a helpful starting point, these systems can unintentionally feel limiting.By the end of a color analysis session, everyone will have learnt of their “season” and leaves with a palette to follow, but many people still don’t understand why certain colors fit their season while others don’t.
The reason is simple: color doesn’t exist in neat boxes. It isn’t divided like pizza slices. Color exists on a spectrum.
Many of us don’t fit exactly into the categories popularly found online, such as Warm Spring, Soft Autumn, or Bright Winter. Human coloring is nuanced, layered, and fluid; it deserves an approach that reflects that complexity.
client here is soft winter! this type isn’t commonly known, i will talk about it in my future blogs :)
At Goyu Atelier, we work with an expanded color analysis system that includes main types, neutral ranges, and in-between variations. This allows for results that feel far more accurate and personal—not restrictive.
Your analysis is based on a holistic view of you, including:
Skin tone and undertone
Contrast and depth
Natural hair and eye qualities
The shape, balance, and harmony of your features
Because of this, the results don’t just “look right”—they make sense, both visually and logically.
After your consultation, you should leave with clarity, confidence, and the ability to choose colors with intention rather than hesitation.
Knowing your palette isn’t meant to limit you.It gives you understanding, which allows you to move more freely and creatively between colors and maybe even go beyond your core palette.
In future posts, I’ll be breaking down how this system works—type by type—and help you understand the depth and beauty of color analysis.
Yours truly,
Hazel
