Color Palette Comparison
True Spring vs True Summer
The Key Difference
The fundamental difference is temperature: True Spring is warm-toned while True Summer is cool-toned. This affects which undertones in clothing will harmonize with your skin.
At a Glance
True Spring
True Spring is the quintessential warm season—vibrant, clear, and golden. True Springs have medium contrast with distinctly warm coloring that comes alive in saturated, clear warm hues.
True Summer
True Summer is the classic cool, muted season. True Summers have medium contrast with distinctly cool undertones, looking best in soft, grayed colors that don't overpower their delicate coloring.
The Palettes
True Spring
Coral
Golden Yellow
Turquoise
Warm Poppy
Jade
Amber
Orange
Azure
True Summer
Dusty Rose
Slate Blue
Mauve
Sage
Smoky Blue
Dusty Lavender
Rosewood
Moss Green
Understanding the Characteristics
True Spring
Distinctly Warm
Warmth is the defining quality of your coloring. Your skin, eyes, and hair all carry golden or peachy notes—cool colors simply don't resonate with your natural palette.
Clear & Bright
There's nothing muted about True Spring. Your colors need clarity and vibrancy—dusty or grayed tones will make you look tired rather than radiant.
Medium Contrast
You have enough contrast to wear bold colors, but not so much that you need the extremes of black and white. Your sweet spot is rich, saturated warmth.
True Summer
Purely Cool
Your undertones are distinctly blue-based or rose-toned. Warm colors create visual discord, while cool tones bring instant harmony to your complexion.
Softly Muted
Bright, saturated colors compete with rather than complement your coloring. Your best shades have a gentle, grayed quality—think watercolor rather than acrylic.
Medium Depth
You sit comfortably in the middle range—neither the lightest nor the deepest. This gives you versatility within your muted, cool palette.
Who Wears It Best
True Spring
Best For
Warm undertones
Green, hazel, or warm brown eyes
Red, auburn, or warm brown hair
Warm, peachy, or golden skin
Avoid
Muted colors
Dusty shades
Cool grays
Black
True Summer
Best For
Cool undertones
Soft eye colors (gray, blue-gray, soft green)
Ash brown or mousy hair
Skin with pink or rose undertones
Avoid
Bright warm colors
Black
Orange
Warm mustard
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