Understated Neutral Nail Polish Colors for Fall

We’ve already run down the best of bold makeup and introduced the newest, most vibrant nail polish shades for fall, but we’re definitely just as excited to venture toward the opposite end of the beauty spectrum. Neutral colors like grey, pink, brown and beige are always in our stash. They’re classic, go with pretty much any ensemble and come in a slew of different skin tone-friendly variations.

MORE: The Prettiest Fall Nail Polish Colors to Try Right Now

And to be honest, when we envision our fall wardrobe, these are the colors we see paired with our cozy fits. As far as which shade of nude goes best with your skin tone, we’ve already got a visual guide to get you started, but here’s a quick refresher. Light skin tones should sheer pinks, while olive skin tones can go for something a little more beige and darker tones can opt for true browns. Once you’ve solidified your color match, check out 21 of our favorite neutral shades, ahead.

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Smith & Cult 'Stockholm Syndrome'

An opaque elephant gray.

$18 at Smith & Cult

Photo: Smith & Cult

Essie 'Mink Muffs'

A smoky plush taupe.

$9 at Essie

Photo: Essie

Zoya 'Spencer'

A rich camel cream.

$10 at Zoya

Photo: Zoya

Beauty Pie 'Sugarkane'

A coconut oil-infused pale pink.

$18 at Beauty Pie

Photo: Beauty Pie

Flora 1761 'Brunia'

A rich, medium gray.

$16 at Flora 1761

Photo: Flora 1761

Cote No. 3

A sheer, pale pink nude.

$18 at Cote

Photo: Cote

LeChat 'Bronze'

A dark golden brown.

$5 at LeChat Nails

Photo: LeChat

Sally Hansen 'Slick Slate'

A sleek chocolate brown.

$3.99 at Target

Photo: Sally Hansen

Marc Jacobs Beauty 'Fluorescent Beige'

A powder pink creme.

$16 at Marc Jacobs Beauty

Photo: Marc Jacobs Beauty

Julep 'Alaina'

A driftwood taupe creme.

$5 at Julep

Photo: Julep

Context 'Take It Off'

A peachy nude.

$15 at Context

Photo: Context

Deborah Lippmann 'Waking Up in Vegas'

A warm grey crème.

$20 at Deborah Lippmann

Photo: Deborah Lippmann

Base Coat 'Pluto'

A pale nude pink.

$20 at Base Coat Nail Salon

Photo: Base Coat Nail Salon

Oribe 'Lavender Smoke'

A sultry shade of purple.

$32 at Oribe

Photo: Oribe

Chanel Le Vernis 'Particuliere'

Milk chocolate brown.

$28 at Nordstrom

Photo: Chanel

NARS 'Zakynthos'

A classic brown-beige.

$20 at NARS Cosmetics

Photo: NARS Cosmetics

Tom Ford 'Toasted Sugar'

The perfect blend of pink and beige.

$37 at Tom Ford

Photo: Tom Ford

YSL Beauty 'Beige Leger'

A rich pink creme.

$28 at YSL Beauty

Photo: YSL Beauty

Tenoverten 'Lexington'

A mocha brown neutral.

$18 at Tenoverten

Photo: Tenoverten

Lauren B. Beauty 'Nude No. 5'

An espresso brown nude.

$18 at Lauren B. Beauty

Photo: Lauren B. Beauty

ORLY Breathable Treatment + Color 'Down to Earth'

A taupe crème.

$8.99 at Ulta

Photo: ORLY

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