I asked nail artists and industry experts to share their favorite nude nail polishes for every skin tone — here are the 11 they recommend

Tom Ford's Sugar Dune is a grayish-nude that's ideal for deeper skin tones. "It's is a nice creamy, high glossy nude," says Boyce. "This nude is great for spring and summer." It's also perfect as the base of a cool-toned French manicure — or if you're interested in a nude that goes beyond pink or brown.

This classic shade just a touch of sparkle to make it pop. "It's a light tan nude that is opaque and stands out because of the whitewash foundation," says Queenie Nguyen, a nail artist in LA. That cooler base means that it can also look complimentary on tan and dark skin tones so don't be afraid to experiment if you're in the market for a more milky pink hue.

Don't be fooled by the coraly-pink color of the bottle — it actually looks a lot lighter in person. "This is my absolute favorite nude polish," says Brittney Boyce, a nail artist at Nails of LA. "It's the perfect milky nude that matches everyone's skin tone. This is my go-to shade for a base color under 95% of my nail art." It gives you a sheer wash of color, so it looks like you're wearing polish without being too bright.

This gorgeous hue was actually called out by more than one of our artists for its versatility. "It's a beautiful pink nude with a slight cool grey undertone," says Nugyen. "It looks amazing on all skin tones and it's great for everyday wear to complement other colors." Boyce agrees, adding that it's very opaque and applies very easily, making it an easy nude to throw on for any occasion.

For another great milky gray, reach for this gorgeous shade from Deborah Lippmann. Deeper, cooler tones will be well-complimented by a grayish nude like this "It's a fabulous nude," says Deborah Lippmann of her own polish.

"It's a perfect blush creme," says celebrity nail artist Elle, whose celebrity clients include Blake Lively and Jennifer Lopez. "It has enough pink to neutralize olive skin tones, which can make a nude cream look yellow, while for a fair skin tone it creates a perfect not-white nude." Plus, it has enough pigment not to be too sheer, so you get a true wash of color when you swipe it on.

If your undertones are a little warmer, a beige, like Deborah Lippmann's Brand New Day, is perfect. "It's a really sheer shade of sandy beige," Lippmann says. "It's the perfect clean neutral for polished nails."

This is the kind of polish I tend to reach for when I'm just looking for a totally nude-looking manicure. It fits most skin tones with warmer undertones.

Darker tones who want to think outside of the beige range for nudes will love this gorgeous brown from Chanel. "The new nude for darker and olive tones is a chocolatier hue, like Chanel's Particuliere," says celebrity nail artist Elle, whose clients include Blake Lively and Jennifer Lopez. It still has a whiter undertone, making it great for cooler skin tones, too.

"This polish creates perfect nude coverage, especially for tan and ebony skin tones, with a rich and silky base," says nail artist Naomi Gonzalez-Longstaff of one of her namesake polishes. "Its bronze, peachy, sandy hues bring out the best in skin tones from light to dark." Apply as one coat for a sheer gloss, or layer it with a second coat for an opaque look.

It's impossible to talk about nudes without bringing up Essie's Topless & Barefoot — the ultimate creamy hue that is pretty much a universal nude. "It takes the guessing out of choosing a shade to flatter," says Elle. It also has just the faintest hint of a metallic sheen, giving it a little more allure than your typical nude.

Another great option for deeper tones is this beautiful chocolate brown from Zoya. It has warmer undertones, which makes it a little more flexible for medium skin tones looking for a browner shade — or anyone with deeper tones who wants a true match for their skin tone.