Summer sub-season · Cool · Soft · Light

Summer

The cool half at its softest — gentle, muted and low-contrast. The Summer palette is dusty blues, soft rose, lavender, sage and grey. If soft, cool, slightly greyed shades flatter you and bright or warm colors overwhelm, Summer is your family (split into Light, True and Soft Summer).

The Summer palette

Soft white
Dove grey
Dusty blue
Soft navy
Lavender
Rose
Sage
Slate

How to tell you're a Summer

  • Cool undertone with softness.
  • Muted, cool, low-contrast shades suit you.
  • Black and bright warm colors overpower you.

Colors to avoid

  • Black
  • Bright warm colors
  • High contrast

Not sure if you're a Summer?

Take the free color analysis quiz to find your season, then build a capsule in your palette.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Summer color season?

Summer is one of the 12 seasonal color types (a sub-season of Summer): Cool · Soft · Light. The cool half at its softest — gentle, muted and low-contrast. The Summer palette is dusty blues, soft rose, lavender, sage and grey. If soft, cool, slightly greyed shades flatter you and bright or warm colors overwhelm, Summer is your family (split into Light, True and Soft Summer).

How do I know if I'm a Summer?

Cool undertone with softness. Muted, cool, low-contrast shades suit you. Black and bright warm colors overpower you.

What colors should a Summer wear?

Summers look best in soft white, dove grey, dusty blue, soft navy, lavender, rose, sage, slate. Avoid black, bright warm colors, high contrast.

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