Summer · Cool + Soft
True Summer color palette
True Summer, also called Cool Summer, is the coolest Summer: rosy, blue-based and gently muted. Its palette has raspberry rose, periwinkle, cool teal and slate blue, at medium depth. Warm colors such as orange, golden yellow, camel and rust make it look sallow.
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True Summer: Best colors
True Summer people often have ash brown or ash blonde hair, skin with a pink or rosy cast that burns easily, and blue, grey or cool green eyes. Contrast is medium.
- Raspberry rose#C2456E
- Periwinkle blue#6A7FCC
- Cool teal#2F8C93
- Slate blue#5A6F9E
- Orchid#B467A8
- Watermelon#D9536F
- Soft emerald#3E9478
- Lavender#9F8CCB
- Denim#4E6E9E
- Rose pink#E07E9C
- Plum#7B3F6B
- Spruce#3F6B6A
True Summer neutrals
- Soft white#F3F3F0
- Cool grey#8E949B
- Cocoa grey#7A6A66
- Greyed navy#34405E
Colors to keep away from the face
- Orange#F07A1A
- Golden yellow#F2B21D
- Camel#C49A62
- Rust#A4461E
Orange, golden yellow, camel and rust near the face.
How to tell if you are a True Summer
- Silver and blue-based pinks make your skin look clear; gold looks yellow on you.
- Next to Soft Summer: you can wear slightly clearer colors like raspberry and cool teal without looking overpowered.
- Next to True Winter: pure black and icy white feel harsh; softened navy and soft white look better.
How to wear the True Summer palette
- Greyed navy, cool grey and cocoa grey as neutrals.
- Blue and pink together (slate with raspberry) flatter cool coloring.
- Medium contrast: avoid pairing black with white.
Season traits
- Undertone
- Cool
- Value
- Medium
- Chroma
- Medium
- Contrast
- Medium
True Summer makeup
Cool pink or rose blush, raspberry, berry and rose lips, grey, plum or navy eyeliner.
True Summer hair color
Ash brown, cool beige, mushroom brown, soft ash blonde. Avoid golden and orange copper.
True Summer metals: Silver
Silver, white gold, platinum, pewter.
Neighbouring seasons
A True Summer capsule wardrobe
Weekdays: soft white trousers or a skirt, a raspberry rose top near the face and a slate blue scarf or bag.
Weekends: a cool grey jacket over a watermelon knit, with denim as the accent in shoes or jewelry.
Evenings: a cool teal dress or shirt, a greyed navy coat and a touch of spruce for contrast.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is True Summer the same as Cool Summer?
Yes, two names for the season that is cool first and soft second.
Can True Summer wear black?
Black is often too harsh. Charcoal, greyed navy and plum give depth without the heaviness.
What is the difference between True Summer and Soft Summer?
True Summer is cooler and a little clearer; Soft Summer is more muted and closer to neutral.
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