City guide
Color Analysis in New York City
New York City has one of the densest color analysis markets in the United States, with sourced studios in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. The clearest published 2026 prices run from USD $190 for Korean personal color entry pricing to USD $950 for premium branding and body analysis packages. Standard one-person appointments with public pricing usually sit closer to USD $299 to $375. Korean personal color is strong in Midtown and NoMad, while 12-season, 16-23 season, House of Colour, and 12-tone services show up across SoHo, the Upper West Side, Long Island City, Downtown Brooklyn, and Brooklyn. The strategy in NYC is not just finding the closest studio. It is comparing the method, then using subway access to book the best fit.
View United States directory- Price range
- USD $190 to $950
- Listings
- 9 sourced
- Common methods
- Korean and seasonal
- Session length
- 80 min to 3 hr
Observed 2026 published pricing
Seeded profiles remain human-verification pending
Also includes 16-23 season, House of Colour, and 12-tone
Based on published appointment pages
New York City market overview
NYC is unusually method-diverse for color analysis. A client can compare Korean personal color in Midtown, 16-23 season analysis in Long Island City, House of Colour in Downtown Brooklyn, and 12-season services in Manhattan without treating travel as a major blocker.
Published pricing clusters around USD $299 to $375 for standard appointments. The higher end appears when the session adds body analysis, brand color strategy, weekend House of Colour pricing, or a longer consultation format.
Directory
Color Analysts in New York City
9 sourced listings
ELDI Color Analysis
New York, United States
12-tone seasonal analysis, in-person draping, Chrysalis Colour
USD $350
View profileHouse of Colour Downtown Brooklyn
New York, United States
House of Colour, seasonal color analysis, style analysis
USD $585 to $645
View profileKey Color Analysis
New York, United States
16-23 season system, International Image Institute, in-person draping
USD $299 to $850
View profileLily's Color Lab
New York, United States
12-season analysis, in-person draping, makeup and hair guidance
USD $375
View profileMermaid Beauty
New York, United States
16-season analysis, hair color services, makeup services
View profileMYCOLORNY
New York, United States
Korean personal color, PCCS, makeup guidance
USD $190+
View profileRenée Shapiro, My Color Analysis
New York, United States
seasonal color analysis, individual sessions, group sessions
View profileSeklab NYC
New York, United States
Korean personal color, PCCS, KS color system
USD $285 to $950
View profileThe Outfit Curator
New York, United States
12 expanded seasonal palettes, color draping, hair and makeup review
USD $299
View profileMethods used in NYC
Korean personal color
Seklab publishes Korean-trained analysis using PCCS and KS systems. MYCOLORNY also publishes Korean personal color services from its 5th Avenue studio.
12-season and 16-23 season
Lily's Color Lab and The Outfit Curator publish seasonal systems. Key Color Analysis uses the International Image Institute 16-23 palette seasonal flow system.
House of Colour and 12-tone
House of Colour Downtown Brooklyn and ELDI Color Analysis give Brooklyn clients higher-touch in-person options without crossing town to Midtown.
NYC neighborhoods
Midtown and NoMad
Midtown and NoMad are the strongest areas for Korean personal color. Seklab, MYCOLORNY, and Mermaid Beauty give this part of Manhattan several short-trip options.
Seklab NYC / MYCOLORNY / Mermaid Beauty
SoHo and Upper West Side
SoHo and the Upper West Side work well for clients who want a shopping-friendly appointment. Lily's Color Lab publishes a SoHo session, and The Outfit Curator lists an Upper West Side studio.
Lily's Color Lab / The Outfit Curator
Long Island City and Brooklyn
Long Island City and Brooklyn are real contenders, not backup locations. Key Color Analysis is in LIC, while House of Colour Downtown Brooklyn and ELDI serve Brooklyn clients.
Key Color Analysis / House of Colour Downtown Brooklyn / ELDI Color Analysis
FAQ
How much does color analysis cost in New York City?
Color analysis in New York City usually costs USD $190 to $950 in 2026. Standard individual appointments with published pricing often sit between USD $299 and $375, while premium House of Colour or branding packages cost more.
Is color analysis worth it in New York City?
Color analysis is worth it in New York City if you will use the palette for clothing, makeup, hair color, and shopping decisions. The city has enough methods and price points that method fit matters more than booking the first available appointment.
What is the difference between online and in-person color analysis in NYC?
In-person color analysis in NYC uses live draping, controlled lighting, and direct comparison. Online analysis is usually cheaper and easier to schedule, but it depends more on photo quality and cannot test fabric against your face in the room.
Which color analysis method is most popular in New York City?
Korean personal color and seasonal draping are the most visible methods in New York City search results. The market also includes 16-23 season analysis, House of Colour, 12-tone analysis, and expanded 12-season systems.
How do I choose a color analyst in NYC?
Choose a New York City color analyst by comparing method, session length, deliverables, and travel time. A Korean personal color appointment, a 16-23 season session, and a House of Colour appointment are not interchangeable.
How long does a color analysis appointment take in New York City?
A New York City color analysis appointment usually takes 80 minutes to 3 hours. Published examples include 80-minute Korean personal color sessions, 90-minute 16-23 season sessions, and 2 to 3-hour House of Colour appointments.
Can I book Korean color analysis in NYC?
Yes, Korean color analysis is available in NYC. Seklab and MYCOLORNY both publish Korean personal color services, with Midtown and NoMad making this method easy to reach from most subway lines.
Should I book in Manhattan, Queens, or Brooklyn?
Book by method first and borough second. Long Island City can be faster than another Manhattan neighborhood from parts of Midtown, and Downtown Brooklyn is practical for clients near Lower Manhattan or western Brooklyn.