Color Palette Comparison
Soft Summer vs True Winter
The Key Difference
Both seasons share cool undertones, but Soft Summer belongs to Summer while True Winter is a Winter. The distinction comes down to saturation and depth.
At a Glance
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.
True Winter
True Winter is the quintessential high-contrast season. True Winters have dramatic contrast between dark hair, light skin, and bright eyes, suiting the most vivid, saturated colors.
The Palettes
Soft Summer
Medium Navy
Teal
Plum
Steel Gray
Muted Rose
Ocean Blue
Raspberry
Cool Spruce
True Winter
Electric Blue
Hot Pink
Ruby
Black
Bright Purple
Cyan
Fuchsia
Pure White
Understanding the Characteristics
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.
True Winter
Dramatic Contrast
Snow White coloring—the fairest skin against the darkest hair. This extreme contrast is your defining feature, and your colors should match this intensity.
Cool & Clear
Your undertones are decidedly cool, and your colors must have absolute clarity. Any muddiness or warmth diminishes your natural brilliance.
Maximum Saturation
You can wear colors at their most intense—pure red, electric blue, stark black and white. What would overwhelm other seasons makes you come alive.
Who Wears It Best
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
True Winter
Best For
Cool undertones
Bright blue, green, or dark brown eyes
Black or very dark brown hair
Porcelain or cool olive skin
Avoid
Warm cream
Camel
Rust orange
Warm gold
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