Summer · Light + Cool
Light Summer color palette
Light Summer is light first and cool second: delicate, airy coloring that glows in soft pastels such as powder blue, soft lavender, light rose and mint. Strong warm colors like orange and mustard, and heavy ones like black and chocolate, overpower it.
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Light Summer: Best colors
Light Summer people often have ash blonde or light ash brown hair, fair to light skin with a pink or neutral cast, and light blue, grey or soft green eyes. Contrast is low.
- Powder blue#A9C8E8
- Soft lavender#BFAEDD
- Light rose#EFA6BA
- Mint#A6DCC6
- Periwinkle#8F9DDB
- Watermelon pink#EE8EA0
- Light aqua#8ED3D8
- Lilac#C8A2D4
- Cornflower#6F8FD8
- Seafoam#9CCFBE
- Soft raspberry#D66F8E
- Sky blue#86B9E3
Light Summer neutrals
- Soft white#F6F5F1
- Dove grey#BDBDBF
- Rose beige#D8C1B6
- Soft navy#44557E
Colors to keep away from the face
- Black#111111
- Orange#F07A1A
- Mustard#C99A1E
- Chocolate#4A2C1A
Black, orange, mustard and chocolate near the face.
How to tell if you are a Light Summer
- Pastels look natural; black and very dark colors look heavy.
- Next to Light Spring: icy pink and powder blue beat peach, and silver beats gold.
- Next to True Summer: deeper raspberry and slate can feel a little strong; lighter versions suit you better.
How to wear the Light Summer palette
- Soft white, dove grey and soft navy as neutrals; one pastel near the face.
- Tonal looks (blue on blue, rose on rose) flatter low contrast.
- Light grey or soft navy coats instead of black.
Season traits
- Undertone
- Cool
- Value
- Light
- Chroma
- Medium
- Contrast
- Low
Light Summer makeup
Cool pink blush, soft rose or watermelon lips, taupe or grey-brown eyeliner. Sheer formulas over heavy ones.
Light Summer hair color
Ash blonde, beige blonde, pearl highlights. Brassy gold and very dark dye fight your coloring.
Light Summer metals: Silver
Silver, white gold and platinum. Pale rose gold can work.
Neighbouring seasons
A Light Summer capsule wardrobe
Weekdays: soft white trousers or a skirt, a powder blue top near the face and a mint scarf or bag.
Weekends: a dove grey jacket over a watermelon pink knit, with cornflower as the accent in shoes or jewelry.
Evenings: a light rose dress or shirt, a soft navy coat and a touch of sky blue for contrast.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can Light Summer wear white?
Soft white is best; pure white can look stark but is wearable as an accent.
What is the difference between Light Summer and Light Spring?
Both are light. Light Summer leans cool (rose, powder blue, silver), Light Spring leans warm (peach, cream, gold).
What lipstick suits Light Summer?
Soft rose, light raspberry, watermelon and cool nude pinks.
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