Summer · Seasonal color palette
True Summer
Cool, elegant and serene
True Summers are the coolest of the Summer family. Your coloring is blue-based and gently muted, so you glow in cool roses, raspberry, soft blues and blue-greens. Anything golden, orange or earthy makes you look sallow.
Not sure if you're a True Summer?
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Take the free quizYour best colors
Tap any color to copy its hex code. Bring it shopping or into your design app.
Your neutrals
Build your wardrobe base with these instead of generic black, white and beige.
Colors to avoid
- OrangeClashes with your cool undertone
- CamelToo golden
- RustToo warm and earthy
- MustardMakes skin look yellow
- BlackToo harsh; choose navy or charcoal
- Warm OliveMuddy and warm
Outfit ideas
Coastal
Date night
Fresh
Makeup
Foundation
Cool or neutral-cool with pink undertone
- Lips
Raspberry Cool rose Berry Blue-red - Blush
Cool rose Soft berry - Eyes
Slate gray Plum Navy Cool taupe
Sister seasons
Neighboring seasons share some colors. If you're on the border, explore these too.
True Summer FAQ
How do I know if I'm a True Summer?+
True Summers usually have: skin that is pink, rosy or cool beige; tends to burn before tanning; hair that is ash brown, ash blonde or cool medium brown, often with no red; and eyes that are gray-blue, soft blue, cool gray-green or cocoa. The quickest way to check is our free color analysis quiz.
What colors should a True Summer avoid?+
Avoid orange, camel, rust, mustard. Clashes with your cool undertone.
What is the best hair color for a True Summer?+
Flattering options include ash brown, ash blonde, cool medium brown, mushroom brown.
Should a True Summer wear gold or silver?+
The most flattering metals are silver, platinum, white gold, pewter.