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True (Cool) Summer

Cool, soft and serene.

Palette

The True Summer palette

Wear these near the face: tops, scarves, frames. Any two of them go together.

  • Soft Blue#6F95C8
  • Sky Blue#8FB3DB
  • Denim Blue#5C7FAE
  • Cadet Blue#4F6F96
  • Slate Blue#66779A
  • Periwinkle#8592CF
  • Lavender#A99BD0
  • Soft Violet#8A79BD
  • Blue Teal#3F8A94
  • Blue Spruce#3E6B73
  • Cool Jade#4FA08A
  • Sea Green#5FA89A
  • Mint#A0D3C0
  • Cool Pink#E4A2BA
  • Rose Pink#D9849C
  • Watermelon#E06C7C
  • Cool Cherry#C24156
  • Raspberry#B8456B
  • Berry#9C3F63
  • Soft Fuchsia#C85A94
  • Orchid#B87BB5
  • Plum#7D4A72
  • Mulberry#6E3A5E
  • Light Lemon#EFE6A4

Also called Cool Summer. True Summer is the coolest of the three Summers. Your coloring has a clear pink or blue undertone, medium depth and soft contrast. Cool colors with a touch of grey, like rose, slate blue and raspberry, look effortless on you. Orange, gold and warm browns clash.

True Summer is the coolest Summer. The undertone is clearly pink or blue, hair is usually ash brown or ash blonde, and eyes are blue, grey or cool green. Depth is medium and contrast soft, so the coloring reads calm rather than bright.

Cool colors with a touch of grey suit that calm: slate blue, soft blue, rose pink, raspberry, plum and sea green. Navy, charcoal blue and cool grey replace black and camel. Silver, platinum and pewter flatter more than yellow gold. Orange, gold and warm browns fight the pink in the skin and can make it look red or sallow.

True Summer is often confused with Soft Summer. Both are cool, but True Summer can carry clearer color: a raspberry or a sky blue that would overwhelm a Soft Summer looks just right here.

Undertone
Cool
Chroma
Soft to medium, never neon
Contrast
Low to medium
Find out if you're a True Summer

Avoid

Colors to avoid

These compete with True Summer coloring. Keep them away from the face: trousers, shoes, bags.

  • Orange#F57B20
  • Golden Yellow#F5C518
  • Rust#A65E3E
  • Camel#C39D6F
  • Olive Green#7B7848
  • Warm Brown#7A4A2A

Neutrals

Best neutrals

Swap black and camel for navy, charcoal blue and cool grey. They carry a whole outfit.

  • Soft White#F4F2EE
  • Light Cool Grey#C8CBD0
  • Cool Taupe#8F8582
  • Rose Brown#8A6E6E
  • Charcoal Blue#3D4655
  • Navy#2F3F66

Metals

Best metals

Silver, platinum and pewter beat yellow gold.

Wear

  • Silver#C0C3C8
  • Platinum#DCDDDF
  • White Gold#DDDBD2
  • Pewter#8E9196

Go easy on

  • Yellow Gold#D4AF37
  • Brass#B5975A

Makeup and hair

Makeup and hair

Stay cool and rosy: rose, raspberry and berry pink.

Lips

  • Cool Rose#C76E85
  • Raspberry#B04568
  • Berry Pink#C25A7E

Blush

  • Cool Pink#E39AB0
  • Rose#D08399
  • Soft Plum#B57A99

Eyes

  • Cool Grey#8E9299
  • Slate Blue#66779A
  • Plum Taupe#7E6876

Hair

Stay cool: ash brown or ash blonde. Skip golden highlights and copper.

  • Ash Brown#75685A
  • Cool Light Brown#8E7E6A
  • Ash Blonde#B5A88E

Outfits

Outfit ideas

A palette color near the face, a neutral below it and a metal that suits you. Swap in any color from the palette.

Everyday

  • Soft Blue#6F95C8
  • Light Cool Grey#C8CBD0
  • Silver#C0C3C8

A soft blue top with light cool grey trousers and silver jewelry.

Work

  • Periwinkle#8592CF
  • Navy#2F3F66
  • White Gold#DDDBD2

A periwinkle blouse under a navy jacket, with white gold jewelry.

Evening

  • Raspberry#B8456B
  • Charcoal Blue#3D4655
  • Platinum#DCDDDF

A raspberry dress with charcoal blue shoes and bag, and platinum jewelry.

Famous True Summers

Famous True Summers

Public figures a color analysis studio has typed as True Summers, from public photos.

The same studio also types Barbara Palvin, Joey King and Emily DiDonato as True Summers.

These are readings of public photos by Four Seasons Studio, not results from Seasonly. No one shown here endorses Seasonly.

Neighbouring seasons

Close to True Summer, and easy to mix up with it.

  • Light Summer

    Just as cool, but lighter and airier.

    • Powder Blue#A9C6E8
    • Soft Teal#6AAEAE
    • Light Lemon#F3E8A0
    • Rose Pink#E8A3B7
  • Soft Summer

    Cool too, but more muted and smoky.

    • Dusty Rose#C4979E
    • Smoky Teal#5C8686
    • Dusty Blue#7D93AE
    • Grey Violet#8A80A6
  • True Winter

    Just as cool, but clearer, with high contrast.

    • Blue Red#C21E3A
    • Cobalt#0047AB
    • Lemon Yellow#F2E14C
    • Hot Pink#E01E7E

Questions about True Summer

Is True Summer the same as Cool Summer?
Yes. Cool Summer and True Summer are two names for the same season, with the same palette.
What colors should a True Summer avoid?
Orange, golden yellow and rust. They compete with True Summer coloring, so keep them away from the face. Trousers, shoes and bags in them are fine.
What hair color suits a True Summer?
Stay cool: ash brown or ash blonde. Skip golden highlights and copper.
What makeup suits a True Summer?
Stay cool and rosy: rose, raspberry and berry pink.
Which metals suit a True Summer?
Silver, platinum and pewter beat yellow gold. Wear silver, platinum, white gold and pewter. Go easy on yellow gold and brass.
How do I find out if I'm a True Summer?
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