subject: Enhancing your eye color with complimentary shades [print this page] When selecting eye shadows to compliment your eyes you want to choose a color that will enhance your eyes not compete with them. Remember that colors must compliment your eyes as well as your skin tone. It's best to begin with neutral shades and experiment into other colors. There are many hues that are suitable for each color. Neutral colors are not necessarily browns, they include gold, vanilla, gray , olive and beige. Here are some tips to give you an idea on what flatters your eye color:
Hazel eyes: browns, soft plums, pink, lavender, purple, teal. Violet and dark shades of purple are flattering. Avoid using blue, it will dull hazel eyes.
Blue eyes: Metallic's (silver, gold's, copper and bronze), gray, purple, orange tones, soft peach tones, coral tones, bronze and copper. Avoid greenish blues they will compete with your eye color.
Brown eyes: pink, golden shades, warm shades of brown, and purple. Most colors go well with brown eyes.
Green eyes: brown, taupe, golden shades, pink, ivory, plums and apricot shades.
Consider your skin tone when choosing an eye color. For light skin tones, the color of your eye shadow should not overpower your eyes and complexion. Olive and darker skin tones can get away with more intense shades.
Don't match your eye color with the eye shadow. Use a color that is opposite on the color wheel to your eye color. This will make your eyes stand out beautifully. For example if your eyes are blue your opposite color on the color wheel is brown.
Enhancing your eye color with complimentary shades
