Base colours are the foundation of any wardrobe. They are the colours you reach for most often, and they set the overall visual tone of an outfit.

The first and most important group of base colours is the achromatic range — blacks, whites, and greys. Their neutrality means they pair effortlessly with almost anything, making them the building blocks of versatile, everyday looks.

Black doesn't actually suit every color type. It tends to look its most striking on people with deep, high-contrast colour types.

When it comes to grey, colour-type analysis determines a personalised range of suitable grey shades for each individual. It is therefore worth consulting your digital analysis results before choosing a grey tone.

White suits virtually every complexion. That said, rather than reaching for the brightest, starkest white, it is generally better to choose shades with a slightly reduced brightness.

Beige shades also belong to the base colour family. They read as neutral because they sit close to the natural tone of the skin.

Beyond these universal options, every individual has their own personal base tone — a core colour identified during a professional appearance analysis.

Despite the universal appeal of base colours, it is still important to choose them with your color type in mind, since even neutral shades can have quite different effects on different complexions.

Ultimately, every situation is unique, and depending on the goal you have in mind, it may sometimes make sense to step away from the general guidelines.