The Best Hijab Colors for Light Skin Tone

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the best hijab colors for light skin

Generally, light skin tone has cool undertones and the best hijab colors for light skin are similar to cool undertones too. Bold and deep colors can really make light skin more vibrant. Although skin tones and skin undertones are two different things, finding the best personal colors are usually based on skin undertones. 

Skin tones are the colors of the outer skin layer and can change for various reasons like weather, age, and lifestyle. However, skin undertones are permanent and lie beneath the skin’s surface. 

It is not always the case that if you have light skin, you have cool undertones and if you have dark skin, you have warm undertones. You can have warm undertones even if you have a light skin tone and vice versa. 

However, in this post, I will only share the best colors for light skin with cool undertones. Check out the best hijab colors for warm undertones here! If you are not sure what skin tone and undertones you have, I have covered the steps to determine your skin tone and undertones before.

Let’s get started!

How to Determine My Skin Tone?

Skin tone can be seen from the surface. It is the outer layer of the skin or also known as the epidermis and also the skin overtone. You can see it by looking at yourself in the mirror, taking a picture on your phone, or from a camera. 

Make sure your face is clean from makeup and you have a natural source of light. Determine your skin tone with daylight and not direct sunlight. 

The four main skin tones:

  • Light
  • Fair
  • Medium
  • Dark

Ways to Determine Skin Tone

Check your jawline 

The jawline area is the least impacted by sun exposure. There are usually not many tone changes around the jawline. You can determine if you have light, fair, medium, or dark skin tone from there. 

Reaction to the sun

Check if your skin burns when exposed to the sun or if it tans. If your skin burns then you may have light or fair skin tone. However, if your skin tans more than it burns then you may have medium or dark skin.

Tips for Choosing Hijab Colors for Light Skin

Any colors would look good on any skin tone. However, there are certain colors that just make your skin look more vibrant and glowy. In general, cool colors (greens, blues, and purples) are the best for light skin. 

Here are some things to consider when choosing hijab colors for light skin:

Hijab Caps Colors

Hijab caps are one of the must-haves if you are wearing a hijab. It makes your hijab more secure and you can pin it with the hijab as well. Get similar hijab caps’ colors as your hijabs or get the basic ones and go with any color caps like black, white, or skin color. 

Lifestyle and Occasions

Choose hijab colors that suit your current wardrobe. If you like colors then consider getting colorful hijab colors. Or if your like neutrals and evergreen colors, then get more neutral colors. Neutral colors are evergreen and often can match any outfit. 

Neutral Hijab Colors for Light Skin

The best hijab colors for any skin tone are neutral hijab colors! They are the way to go. Neutral hijab colors are easy to match and pair. They are also a great addition to a timeless and neutral wardrobe. 

Neutral colors are also evergreen and timeless. There are plenty of neutral hijab colors for light skin. 

Here are the best neutral hijab colors for light skin:

  • Gray heather
  • Navy blue
  • Cool gray
  • Bright white
  • Ash gray
  • Charcoal
Neutral Hijab Colors for Light Skin Tone

Neutral hijab colors are the best addition to a timeless wardrobe for hijab especially if you have light skin. It can be paired and matched easily with any other colors. 

Cool Hijab Colors for Light Skin

Cool colors (blues, greens, and purples) are the best hijab colors for light skin and cool undertones. It makes your skin more radiant and lively. These are the best cool hijab colors for light and cool undertones:

  • Emerald green
  • Bright blue
  • Lavender
  • Cool blue
  • Violet
  • Forest green
Cool Hijab Colors for Light Skin Tone

Warm Hijab Colors for Light Skin

Warm colors (reds, yellows, and oranges) are still possible for light skin to wear. However, the “cooler” shades of warm colors are the best in making light skin flattering. 

Here are the best warm hijab colors for light and cool undertones:

  • Rose
  • Canary yellow
  • Cherry red
  • Dull orange
  • Mustard yellow
  • Burnt orange
Warm Hijab Colors for Light Skin Tone

Hijab Colors to Avoid for Light Skin

The wrong hijab colors can make your face dull and even paler. Avoid wearing pastels, bright colors, and colors similar to your skin. It can washes your skin out and the hijab will blend into your skin tone. 

Here are the hijab colors to avoid for light skin:

  • Bright yellow
  • Beige
  • Warm taupe
  • Electric blue
  • Tomato red
  • Green grass
Hijab Colors to Avoid for Light Skin Tone

This is a guideline for choosing the best hijab colors for light skin. There are no rules in fashion and you can wear whatever you like and what makes you happy. 

You can always try and experiment with any colors that you like and prefer. But if you like to dress your best and gain confidence by wearing your best personal colors, this is a helpful guide for you!

I hope this has been a practical guide for you and have fun with colors!


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