Which shades of Green suit me?

So many shades in the shops but which shades of Green actually suit me? 

Your local river may not turn green anytime soon but with St. Patrick's Day this week, it's the perfect excuse to explore one of the biggest color stories of 2025 - GREEN!

Now before you panic about those neon brights on the runway, take a breath. There are so many gorgeous shades of green out there, from the softest sage to the richest emerald, and I promise there's one with your name on it.

Green is the color of nature, of life, of fresh starts - and yet so many women never wear it!

That's such a shame because green is one of the most universally flattering colors you can put on. It brightens your complexion, it works beautifully with silver and grey hair and it makes a stunning alternative to the navy and black we all tend to reach for.

So let's find your perfect shade, shall we?

What actually makes a GREEN Warm or Cool?

Here's the simple version!

True green is an equal mix of yellow (which is warm) and blue (which is cool). When you add more yellow into the mix you get warm greens - think olive, khaki, chartreuse, and moss. When you add more blue you get cool greens - think emerald, teal, jade, and pine.

The two dresses in the picture above show this beautifully - J-Lo in a warm green and Mila Kunis in a cool green. Each shade is perfectly suited to their individual skin tone and that's exactly what we're aiming for with you.

Let's find an easy way to remember it? If it reminds you of a sun-drenched meadow and golden days, it's probably warm. If it reminds you of a cool country garden or a deep forest it's probably cool!  Clothing items from Kettlewell Colours

All items from Kettlewell Colours

How to tell which one is yours?

Most of us have a discernible undertone to our skin either warm or cool. If you're not sure about yours check it out here at Warm or Cool. And download my free illustrated guide it makes life so much easier! 

Once you know your undertone, choosing the right green becomes so much easier. Here's a quick guide:

If you're WARM - Spring or Autumn - your greens will have that golden, yellowish quality. They'll sit happily alongside camel, cream, tan and warm browns. Think of the color of olive oil, sage leaves, or fresh pears.

If you're COOL - Summer or Winter - your greens will lean towards blue. They'll look gorgeous with navy, grey, silver and burgundy. Think emerald rings, peacock feathers or deep pine forests.

Shades of Green for the 4 Seasons

When white is added to green it becomes lighter and softer - perfect for the lighter seasons of Spring and Summer. When grey or black is added, green becomes deeper and richer - ideal for Autumn and Winter.

So within warm and cool, you actually have four quite different families of green:

• SPRING    - bright, clear WARM greens like apple and lime
• SUMMER  - soft, light COOL greens like jade and sea green
• AUTUMN  - rich, earthy WARM greens like olive and moss
• WINTER   - deep, vivid COOL greens like emerald and forest

If you have a color swatch, hold it up when you're shopping - it takes all the guesswork out. And if you don't have one yet, just remember the golden rule: warm greens feel sunny, cool greens feel icy. Trust your instincts - they're usually right!

Garments from Kettlewell Colors range of 150+ colors

Find your perfect GREEN at Kettlewell Colours

If you want to explore all the gorgeous shades available for your season Kettlewell Colours has an amazing range with over 150 colors, including beautiful greens for every Season and Tonal color family. They also have some lovely co-ordination ideas to get you started.

Click on your season below to go directly to the GREENS that are right for you.

So this St. Patrick's Day, why not give GREEN a go! You don't need to wait for the river to change color - just find your perfect shade and watch how it transforms the way you look and feel. You might just discover your new favorite color! 💚

Not ready for a full GREEN outfit? 

That's absolutely fine. Start small! A silk scarf in soft sage. A pair of emerald earrings. A beautiful olive cardigan thrown over a white tee. Green works brilliantly as an accent color, and once you see how it lifts your face, I bet you'll want more.

And here's a little secret - olive and sage can actually work as 'neutrals' in your wardrobe. They pair with almost everything and give your outfits a fresh, modern feel without being loud. Perfect if you love a capsule wardrobe approach.

A selection of olive green separates from Macys. 

Selection of olive green separates from Macys

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