The Sweenly Nail Pen Shade Guide: All 22 Colors

A shade on a screen and a shade on your hand are two different things. This guide describes each of the 22 Sweenly Nail Pen colors in plain words, grouped by family, with a note on who it flatters and when it works. If you are choosing five for the Nail Pen Pack, a good rule is: one nude, one red, one dark, one bright, one you are curious about.

The reds

Ruby (classic bright red). The red everyone recognizes: bright, warm and confident. Ruby is the shade that makes a plain outfit look finished and a dinner feel like an occasion.

Cherry (deep cherry red). A deep cherry red with a glossy, juicy finish. Cherry is the red that works in every season: rich in winter, bold in summer, always polished.

Poppy (bright poppy red-orange). A bright poppy red with an orange glow. Poppy is the energetic red: it wakes up a neutral outfit and looks incredible with gold jewelry.

Raspberry (raspberry pink-red). A juicy raspberry between pink and red. Raspberry is bold without being severe, and it suits every skin tone.

Bordeaux (dark burgundy). A dark, wine-soaked burgundy that looks almost black in low light. Bordeaux is the shade for autumn evenings and anything with a cashmere sweater.

The pinks and nudes

Nude (soft rosy nude). A soft rosy nude that reads like your nails, only cleaner and more even. Nude is the shade for the office, the interview and every day in between.

Cloud (milky beige-pink). A milky beige-pink that looks like a sheer coat of cream over the nail. Cloud is the soft, glossy nude you see all over your feed.

Pastel (pale blush pink). A pale, powdery blush pink. Pastel is barely-there color for the days when you want your nails neat and quiet rather than loud.

Rosy (petal pink). A fresh petal pink, soft but present. Rosy is the shade that says spring even in November, and it pairs with everything you already own.

Rosaline (muted rose). A muted, dusty rose with a satin depth. Rosaline sits between nude and pink: soft in daylight, richer in the evening.

Vintage (dusty terracotta rose). A dusty terracotta rose with a hint of brick. Vintage feels warm and a little retro, and it flatters every skin tone from fair to deep.

Pinky (candy pink). A bright candy pink with a playful, glossy finish. Pinky is the shade for when you feel like fun and want your hands to show it.

Magenta (hot pink-red). A vivid magenta between hot pink and red. Magenta is loud in the best way, and it looks stunning against a summer tan.

Coral (warm coral). A warm coral that flatters tanned and fair skin alike. Coral is the summer shade: sandals, sunshine and an iced coffee.

The browns

Hazelnut (warm mocha brown). A warm, creamy mocha brown. Hazelnut is the grown-up nude: cozy, chic and quietly different from what everyone else is wearing.

Chocolate (dark chocolate brown). A deep, glossy chocolate brown. Chocolate is the moody neutral that replaces black in autumn and winter, and it flatters warm skin beautifully.

The blues and purples

Azure (sky blue). A soft sky blue with a milky finish. Azure is the pastel that gets compliments: fresh, a little unexpected, and easy to wear with white and denim.

Abyss (deep teal blue). A deep teal blue, the color of the sea when it gets serious. Abyss is dark enough to feel sophisticated and bright enough to get noticed.

Lavender (smoky grey-lilac). A smoky lilac with a touch of grey, so it stays elegant rather than sweet. Lavender is the unexpected neutral that goes with denim, black and camel.

Violet (deep purple). A deep, royal purple with a velvety depth. Violet is dramatic and elegant at once, the shade you wear when you want your nails to have a point of view.

Black and white

Night (jet black). A true jet black with a glossy, lacquered depth. Night is the shade you reach for when you want your nails to look decided: sharp on short nails, dramatic on long ones.

Snow (pure white). A clean, opaque white with no blue or yellow cast. Snow works alone for a crisp, modern manicure, and it is the easiest base for a French tip or a little nail art.

How to pick when you hesitate

• For everyday, office, everything: Nude, Cloud, Rosaline or Hazelnut.
• For a red you will wear all year: Cherry. Ruby if you like it brighter, Bordeaux if you like it darker.
• For summer: Coral, Poppy, Azure.
• For autumn and winter: Chocolate, Bordeaux, Violet, Night.
• For a first pen: a shade close to your skin tone or a classic red. You will reach for it more often than for the bold one.

Every shade applies the same way: one stroke, two thin coats, and either air-dry or seal with the Long-Lasting Kit for longer wear.