Color Analysis Is Broken: Real Talk on Undertone, Melanated Skin & Internet Myths with Dominic McCraney

This is the episode where we finally get real about color analysis for melanated skin, call out all the internet nonsense, and geek out with Domo, the Glow-Up Curator™, about how science, nuance, and a little bit of style therapy can actually change your life. In this episode of Style Rebellion, Blair Petroni and Erin Cox sit down with Dominic “Domo” McCraney. Domo brings a science-informed, inclusive approach to color, helping clients understand the difference between undertone and overtone, and why traditional systems often fail people with deeper or more complex skin tones. Together, they break down: Why popular tests like the “vein test” don’t work The real difference between undertone vs overtone How hue, value, and chroma determine your best colors Why so many people, especially melanated clients, are mistyped How bad color analysis leads to confusion, wasted money, and self-doubt What accurate, personalized color analysis actually looks like As Domo shares, the goal isn’t just better outfits. It’s transformation. When your colors align with your natural features, everything shifts: your skin looks healthier, your eyes brighter, and your confidence more grounded. If color analysis has ever felt confusing, inconsistent, or exclusionary, this episode is your reset. Follow Dominic on Instagram @domosthetics. Follow Blair and Erin on Instagram: @stylerebellionpodcast @maevemelange @erinchapmancox