Rich warm colors like terracotta or burnt orange make olive skin tan look its best.

Go for warm, saturated tones—terracotta, rust, olive green, deep red, or even bright white. These colors complement the green undertones in olive skin and make the tan glow rather than fight it.

Olive skin has a natural warmth, so cool pastels like baby blue or lavender tend to wash you out—they make the skin look grayish and the tan less noticeable. Warm earth tones and rich jewel tones, on the other hand, create a nice contrast. Your skin will look sun-kissed even if it’s just the start of summer. Black works too, but it’s less exciting.

Your tan should pop, not disappear into a pale color.