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Colors for Pale Skin
by Rachel Scott
Updated on December 24, 2021

Having pale skin may be beautiful but it isn’t always

easy. You have to remember to constantly protect your
skin from the sun, and more importantly, find the
right colors and shades to complement your fair skin
tone.

When it comes to choosing the right hair for your skin

tone, there are several factors you need to keep in
mind. Fortunately, there are dozens of hair colors for
pale skin to choose from so making the choice for your
next hair appointment shouldn’t be stressful but rather
fun and exciting!

Find Your Skin Tone Undertones

To choose the best hair color for pale skin, start by
figuring out your skin’s undertone to complement it
appropriately. If your skin is cool-toned, you’ve got
pink and olive undertones. If it’s warm, then you’ll find
yellow and golden undertones.

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There are a few tricks to be sure you’re choosing the

right hair colors for your skin tone. First, your eyes are
a great indication of your skin tone. If they are blue or
green, chances are your skin tone is cool. If you find
flecks of gold, then your skin tone is warm. Still not
sure? Check your wrist: veins that appear blue or
purple speak of cool undertones; if they appear green,
then you most likely have warm undertones.

Now that you’ve identified your skin’s undertones, it’s

easy to choose from a multitude of hair color ideas.

#1: Ashy Brown

For fair skin with either hazel or blue eyes, try a
medium ashy brown color. The ash color carries the
same properties as platinum or ash blonde, and it’s a
perfect complement to a base of cool skin tones with
pink or red undertones. If you’re looking for a way to
achieve an ashy brown, make sure you or your stylist
puts on a toner to lighten the rich tones of the brown
color. Ashy brown is very popular now but looks the
best on people with fair skin.

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#2: Warm Blonde

Fair-skinned beauties often choose blonde when it
comes to hair color for skin tone. If you’ve got yellow
or even olive undertones choose a warm blonde color
such as caramel, amber or butterscotch. Ashy blonde
can wash olive skin out easily so choose something
warm. Chances are, if you have light-colored eyes such
as light blue, green, light hazel, or golden brown, then
a warm blonde is for you.

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#3: Dark Copper

Natural redheads are born with fair skin, so it’s no
surprise that coppery tresses pair with pale
complexion exceptionally well. This charming lady has
gone even further than just dying her hair red – she
rocks gorgeous copper balayage.

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#4: Chocolate Brown

If you’re into darker shades, consider stealing this idea
for your next trip to the hair salon. Dark chocolate
with subtle sunkissed highlights can be your best
choice if you have skin with warm undertones and
gray or blue eyes. The soft hints of blonde make this
hair look flattering and natural, and add an incredible
glow to the face.

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#5: Honey Highlights

If you’re looking for a shade of blonde to match your
pale skin with warm undertones, scroll no further.
Without any doubt, honey blonde hits the mark as its
warm hues perfectly pair with the warmth of the skin.
You can go all-in and get your hair dyed into vibrant
honey blonde or opt for shining honey highlights on a
dirty blonde base like this lady.

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#6: Copper Brown

Girls with cool undertones need to add some warmth
to their hair, and they’ll never go wrong with copper
shades. The copper palette is so rich there are no
chances that you won’t find your perfect match among
the amazing coppers. Don’t shy away from
experimenting with highlights and texture to achieve
the best results.

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#7: Dark Red Brown

The exciting palette of reds could be the best choice for
ladies that strive to stand out from the crowd. It’s safe
to say that wine red, mahogany or rosewood are
created to turn heads, especially if you can boast lush
long locks. However, you need to be careful with bold
red hues: they are likely to produce an adverse e!ect if
coupled with fair skin that has red undertones.

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#8: Creamy Blonde Balayage

Creamy blonde is famous for flattering any skin tone.
However, it looks absolutely awesome on ladies with
fair complexion. By the way, for the creamy blonde,
your skin undertones don’t even matter – it works
equally well with both cool and warm ones. Steal this
awesome look to ooze sunny vibes all year round.

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#9: Purple
Embrace one of the hottest trends of now with this
gorgeous purple hair color. The daring purple goes
best with cool skin undertones and blue eyes. Still, be
careful with the purple hues if your skin has red
undertones – opt for cooler shades, for instance,
smoky lavender.

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#10: Auburn
Bright auburn and neutral pale skin look like a couple
made in heaven. The secret is simple: auburn features
a perfect balance of warm and cool tones that add a
magnificent glow to a neutral fair complexion. If you
have pale skin with cool undertones but are dying to
try on vibrant auburn, consider getting copper or
strawberry highlights to balance the look.

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#11: Strawberry Blonde

Strawberry blonde can be your best choice if you’re
hesitating between staying blonde or transforming
into a redhead. It might sound surprising, but
strawberry blonde is supposed to be a neutral tone,
which means that it flatters any complexion, fair skin
being not an exception.

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#12: Dirty Blonde

Bronde is a perfect low-commitment solution for
brunettes who are skeptical about jumping into blonde
with both feet. Dirty blonde beautifully complements
pale skin with warm undertones and accentuates facial
features. It can also be your best choice if your skin
features red undertones: dirty blonde does a perfect
job in neutralizing unwanted redness.

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#13: Platinum Blonde

Ashy, white, silver or platinum blonde hair are a great
complement to pale skin that contains red undertones.
When it comes to color, remember that opposites
attract. Any light cool blonde will neutralize pink skin
so it’s an ideal hair color for pale skin and blue eyes. If
your hair was white blonde as a child, then this color
will suit your fair skin the best. Pale beauties like Gwen
Stefani are famous for their platinum locks.

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#14: Dark Brown

If you want hair colors for light skin that aren’t in the
blonde family, try taking your look to the other end of
the color spectrum with a rich espresso shade. Dark
brown hair may be too intense for cool-toned skin but
it’s ideal for those with warmer or more olive-toned
skin. The contrast makes skin appear porcelain-like
and suits green eyes beautifully.

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#15: Cool Brown

You’ll want something in the chocolate or mocha
family if you’re going to go with a rich brown. If your
skin is warm, then a rich brown in cooler tones will
give your yellow skin a beautiful, creamy look (think
Miranda Kerr). It’s especially stunning if your eyes are
blue. Luckily, cool brown is universally flattering on
nearly everyone.

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#16: Warm Ginger Red

Pale babes know that strawberry, amber and rust are
some of the best hair colors for light skin. Stars like
Jessica Chastain and Emma Stone know how well their
cool undertones are complemented by a warm red-like
copper shade. You’ll want to mix cool and warm tones
in your dye to achieve a creamy color with hints of
copper.

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#17: Rose Gold

This color falls in the red family but it’s unique in its
flexibility on skin tone. Rose gold is exceptionally hot
right now and a true match for pale skin. From desert
rose to peach and coral, the entire spectrum is
gorgeous for pale girls. You can choose to balance out
your skin tone with opposing undertones in your hair
or embrace your tone and go a little monochromatic.
The rose gold can bring the pink out in cheeks in a
striking way.

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#18: Pastel
Not everyone wants to keep their hair within the
natural shades most people are born with. If you’re
looking for a playful color but have pale skin, avoid
deep jewel tones that will look too harsh on pale skin.
Unicorn colors in pastels will suit fair skin best.
Lavender tones are ideal for warm skin tones and light
rose complement cool skin tones in a beautiful,
dramatic way.

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#19: Burgundy
Just as a rich espresso can contrast beautifully with
pale skin, so can a deep burgundy hair color. If your
skin is olive and especially if your eye color is green, a
burgundy plum is a lovely pale skin hair option. As
with any dye job, there is some upkeep required to
prevent any brassy fade but it’s worth it if you’re
willing to keep up with your burgundy hair!

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#20: Orange Copper

This eye-popping tangerine hue seems to have been
specially created for girls who have green eyes and
pale skin with neutral undertones. Vibrant and fresh,
this color doesn’t outpower the skin color, creating a
perfect balance. However, if your skin is more about
coolness, opt for darker shades from the red palette,
such as cherry or apple.

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Fortunately, there are plenty of options in hair color

for pale skin. Fair skin can often act as a neutral
background for a variety of colors and any color can be
adapted to pale skin as long as the undertones are
complemented. There are more trendy color choices
than there have ever been before, and you can choose
shades ranging from platinum blonde to red, ashy
brown and espresso, the variety is endless!

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