Seasonal Color Palette
Cool Summer
Cool. Muted. Gracefully understated.
Best Cool Summer Colors
Medium Navy
Teal
Plum
Steel Gray
Muted Rose
Cool Spruce
Blue Violet
Ocean Blue
Cool Plum
Muted Teal
Cool Slate
Raspberry
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Complete Soft Summer color palette with celebrity examples, best colors, makeup shades, and outfit ideas. Cool, muted colors that enhance your natural softness. Includes soft summer vs soft autumn comparison.
How to Know You're Cool Summer
• Your skin has obvious cool (pink or neutral) undertones
• You look washed out in warm colors like orange, golden yellow, or rust
• Silver jewelry looks noticeably better than gold
• Cool pinks, soft blues, and muted purples are flattering
• You have low to medium contrast in your overall coloring
• Soft, cool colors make you look fresh; warm colors make you look tired
Color Reference
Your Neutrals
Build your wardrobe foundation with these versatile shades.
Silver
#C0C0C0
Pewter
#899499
Soft Navy
#4C516D
Frosted White
#F0F0F0
Colors to Avoid
These shades can make you look washed out or tired.
Bright Orange
#FF6600
Warm Coral
#FF7F50
Warm Gold
#FFD700
Rich Camel
#C19A6B
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Cool Summer Outfit Ideas
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Best Cool Summer Makeup Colors
Soft Summer (Cool Summer) coloring is cool with a gentle softness. Your makeup should be cool-toned but not harsh - think cool pink lips, soft grey-purple eyeshadow, and rose blush. You can wear slightly clearer colors than True Summer but still need to stay in the cool, soft family. Warm colors will make your skin look sallow, and very bright colors can be overwhelming.
Lipstick Shades
Cool Pink
Raspberry
Soft Fuchsia
Berry
Cool Rose
Eyeshadow Tones
Cool Grey
Soft Navy
Lavender
Icy Pink
Slate
Soft Plum
Blush Shades
Cool Pink
Soft Berry
Icy Rose
Recommended Lipsticks
Best Hair Colors for Cool Summer
Soft Summers look beautiful with ash blonde, cool brown, and soft grey-brown hair colors. You can also pull off platinum or silver grey if you're embracing grey hair. The key is maintaining cool undertones - any brassiness or warmth will clash with your natural coloring. If your hair tends to pull warm, regular toning is essential.
Best Hair Tones
Ash Blonde
Cool Brown
Icy Blonde
Soft Ash
Hair Tones to Avoid
Golden Tones
Warm Brown
Copper
Caramel
Recommended Hair Glosses
Shopping Tips
• You can handle clearer cool tones than other Summers
• Berry, cool pink, and blue-based rose work beautifully
• Any hint of warmth in products will look off on you
Jewelry Metals
Best Metals
Silver
Platinum
White Gold
Metals to Avoid
Yellow Gold
Brass
Copper
Cool Summer Celebrities
These celebrities are commonly typed as Cool Summer due to their coloring characteristics. Looking at cool summer celebrities can help you understand how these colors look on real people and give you style inspiration.
• Cate Blanchett
• Amanda Seyfried
• Gwyneth Paltrow
• Taylor Swift
• Diane Kruger
• Michelle Williams
• Saoirse Ronan
Common Questions
Is Soft Summer the same as Cool Summer?
The terms are often used interchangeably, though some systems distinguish them. In the 12-season system, Cool Summer refers to the Summer closest to Winter (slightly clearer), while Soft Summer is closer to Autumn (more muted). Both are cool-toned.
What lipstick colors suit Soft Summer?
Cool pink, raspberry, soft berry, and rose shades are most flattering. Avoid coral, peach, and anything with orange undertones. Your lipstick should have a cool base, even in nude shades.
Can Soft Summer wear warm neutrals like camel?
Traditional camel is usually too warm for Soft Summer. Instead, look for cool alternatives like grey-taupe, soft grey, or rose-brown. If you love the look of camel, find a greyer, cooler version.
What makes Soft Summer different from Light Summer?
Soft Summer can be a bit deeper and more muted than Light Summer, which is lighter overall. If very light pastels look washed out on you but dusty medium tones look great, you're likely Soft Summer rather than Light Summer.
Cool Summer vs Other Seasons
Confused about whether you're Cool Summer or a similar season? Compare the key differences to find your true colors.
Cool Summer vs Light Summer
Cool Summer vs True Summer
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