Color Palette Comparison
Light Summer vs Soft Summer
The Key Difference
Both are Summer seasons with cool undertones, but Light Summer works with light colors while Soft Summer suits medium colors. The key distinction lies in depth and intensity.
At a Glance
Light Summer
Light Summer is the softest and most delicate of the cool seasons. With cool undertones and light, muted coloring, Light Summers have an ethereal quality that suits soft, dusty pastels.
Soft Summer
Soft Summer sits between Summer and Autumn, the most muted of all seasons. Soft Summers have low contrast with gently cool coloring, suiting the softest, most grayed colors.
The Palettes
Light Summer
Powder Pink
Misty Blue
Seafoam
Lilac
Soft Lavender
Powder Blue
Rose Quartz
Mint
Soft Summer
Medium Navy
Teal
Plum
Steel Gray
Muted Rose
Ocean Blue
Raspberry
Cool Spruce
Understanding the Characteristics
Light Summer
Cool Undertones
There's a subtle rose or blue quality to your coloring—a coolness that makes warm, golden tones feel discordant against your skin.
Ethereal Lightness
Your coloring has a soft-focus, almost dreamlike quality. Heavy or saturated colors overwhelm this delicate balance.
Gentle Contrast
Your features blend harmoniously rather than contrasting sharply. Your palette should echo this softness—no harsh lines or bold statements.
Soft Summer
Cool-Neutral
Your undertones lean cool but aren't purely blue-based. This neutral quality gives you some flexibility, but warmth should always be subtle.
The Most Muted
Of all twelve seasons, you have the softest coloring. Bright colors look garish on you; your palette is hushed, grayed, and sophisticated.
Blended Features
There's little contrast between your hair, skin, and eyes—they flow together. Your colors should mirror this seamless quality.
Who Wears It Best
Light Summer
Best For
Cool undertones
Light blue, gray, or soft green eyes
Ash blonde or light brown hair
Fair, pink-toned skin
Avoid
Black
Bright orange
Warm camel
High contrast colors
Soft Summer
Best For
Neutral-cool undertones
Soft, muted eye colors
Medium brown hair with ash tones
Skin that's neither very warm nor very cool
Avoid
Bright colors
Warm orange
High contrast combinations
Pure white
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