Summer sub-season · Cool · Medium · Soft
True Summer
The purest cool season — cool and soft with medium depth. Lives in muted, cool, slightly dusty shades; warmth and brightness both throw it off.
The True Summer palette
How to tell you're a True Summer
- Clearly cool undertone.
- Medium, soft coloring with low contrast.
- Bright or warm colors overwhelm; soft cool tones harmonise.
Colors to avoid
- Orange and warm yellows
- Black
- Bright clear colors
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Frequently asked questions
What is the True Summer color season?
True Summer is one of the 12 seasonal color types (a sub-season of Summer): Cool · Medium · Soft. The purest cool season — cool and soft with medium depth. Lives in muted, cool, slightly dusty shades; warmth and brightness both throw it off.
How do I know if I'm a True Summer?
Clearly cool undertone. Medium, soft coloring with low contrast. Bright or warm colors overwhelm; soft cool tones harmonise.
What colors should a True Summer wear?
True Summers look best in soft navy, raspberry, dusty blue, cool grey, rose, soft teal. Avoid orange and warm yellows, black, bright clear colors.