This guide has all you need to know about the True Summer color palette, prints, color combos, makeup, and more.

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1. Features – Cool & Muted

As a True Summer, your overall appearance showcases coolness, with a secondary aspect of muted tones.

The first noticeable characteristic when you look in the mirror is the distinct cool quality of your coloring.

Your skin, eyes, and hair all display cool undertones, which may appear as blue or beige, without warmth.

Additionally, your features exhibit muted coloring, resulting in a blended effect rather than strong contrast.

True Summer exhibits a medium level of contrast between features compared to the other two Summer seasons.

1.1 Eyes

Your eyes have a soft, muted grey tone, giving them a less vibrant appearance.

1.2 Hair

What defines True Summer hair is its lack of brightness. Instead, it tends to be ashy and muted in appearance.

True Summer hair usually lacks warmth. This means there are few to no red undertones, no golden glow, and usually no natural highlights.

True Summer usually doesn't include individuals with red hair.

1.3 Skin

Your skin tone falls within the cool range, with undertones of beige or pinkish hues. It spans from fair to medium ones.

In the case of Caitriona Balfe, her skin is light with cool undertones, featuring pinkish hues.

1.4 Contrast

The combination of darker hair with lighter skin gives you a medium level of contrast between features. This makes it the most contrasted among the three Summer types.

In the images above, you can observe that the hair is darker than the skin, yet the contrast is not too pronounced.

The image displays some darker and lighter areas, but overall, it maintains a medium value rather than being dark.

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2. Color dimensions

Aligned with your dominant color aspect, the palette features hues leaning towards the coolest end of the spectrum. It mainly carries blue undertones with minimal yellow tones.

Limited yellow shades are included, infused with a touch of blue for a cool undertone. Abundant in blues, turquoises, and greys, the palette embraces naturally cool tones.

On the value scale, colors range from light grey to dark brown, with a preference for medium or lighter shades to avoid excessive contrast.

The colors have a medium chroma, often muting them. They exhibit a dusky and greyish quality rather than being saturated and bright.

3. Color Palette

Your coloring combines coolness with softness, placing it at the coolest end of the Summer spectrum.

The palette features cool tones with a distinct blue undertone and lacks any warmth. It embodies the gentleness and delicacy typical of the Summer family, with mid-range colors encompassing various hues.

Mainly cool tones like blues, turquoises, and greys are prominent, complemented by cool browns and greyish blues as neutrals.

Accents of brighter hues such as pinks, purples, and greens add vibrancy to the palette.

3.1 Best Colors

Some fabulous color choices include:

Because of your soft natural coloring, true black appears too dark and harsh on you.

Opt for darker greys, blues, and browns from your palette as suitable dark neutrals for your outfits.

True white isn't ideal for your appearance as it is too bright.

Opt for light sand tones, light greys, and greyish blues as more suitable light neutrals that complement your cool and muted appearance.

3.2 Worst Colors

Your worst colors are warm and bright. Warm, saturated colors, such as bright yellow, and earthy colors with yellow undertones will clash with your natural coolness.

Similarly, deep and intense colors like dark purple, black, and white can overwhelm your soft appearance.

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4. Metals & Accessories

The ideal metals for you are silver, white gold, and platinum. Softly brushed and satin finishes are especially flattering.

Consider precious stones like amazonite, amethyst, and apatite. Their cool and gentle hues make them perfect for this season.

Pearls are also a wonderful choice, but opt for those with nuanced colors, ranging from light to mediumdark.

Avoid pure white pearls, which are better suited for winter. Because of your cool undertones, avoid yellow gold and other warm-toned metals like copper as they clash with your skin.

5. Color Combinations

You can mix and match any colors from the True Summer palette, but some combinations are more flattering. Opt for those that enhance the subtle contrast in your appearance.

While the natural look of True Summer is harmonious, consider outfits with complementary colors. Opt for medium-contrast pairings for the best effect.

One way to achieve a gentle contrast is through monochromatic color combinations. Pair a lighter tint with a darker shade of the same hue, such as a light blue and a darker blue. This is known as value contrast.

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6. Prints

6.1 Colors

Choose patterns that exclusively feature True Summer colors, as seen in the first example below.

Instead, patterns containing hues from a clashing palette, as shown in the second example, are not suitable for you.

6.2 Contrast

Choose patterns that align with your medium-contrast natural coloring, avoiding those that are overly bold. In the example below, both patterns feature True Summer colors and are wearable.

However, the second pattern exhibits a very high contrast between elements, making it less flattering for you.

6.3 Pattern arrangements

Choose patterns that are gentle but not overly delicate. Opt for watercolor and floral textures, floral drawings, and brush strokes.

Avoid ordered arrangements, small and dense elements, and stiff geometric patterns, as seen in the first example.

7. Makeup

Your appearance is inherently gentle. Fairly light skin pairs with medium-dark hair and eyes, resulting in a medium contrast.

Unlike True Winter, True Summer is muted, with muted coloration reducing contrast. These factors collectively give True Summers a cool and gentle overall appearance.

When it comes to makeup, it's essential to echo these natural characteristics. Opt for a gentle, dewy look to enhance your coolness, and the True Summer color palette offers ideal options to achieve this.

Your makeup colors align with the clothing palette. This includes foundation, concealers, and bronzers, typically selected from the neutrals palette.

7.1 Foundation & concealer

Opt for matte, smooth, and silky foundation and concealer for a gentle appearance.

Avoid peachy foundations with warm undertones that clash with your cool complexion. Experiment to find the perfect shade for your skin tone.

7.2 Bronzer & contouring

Avoid using bronzer, as it's designed to enhance warmth, which is lacking in your cool-toned skin. Applying bronzer can make you appear unwell.

Steer clear of it to maintain a natural and flattering look.

7.3 Blush Palette

Select blush colors from the pink and purple section of the palette for a cool, muted, and fresh-faced look.

Blend your blush thoroughly to avoid harsh lines, which can be more noticeable on True Summer.

Also, avoid overly bright and warm shades like oranges and reds, as well as sparkly blushes.

Opt for a matte finish or a subtle shimmer to enhance your natural appearance.

7.4 Lipstick

Your lipsticks come in cool pink or purple shades, specifically formulated with blue undertones for a cooler appearance.

When selecting a lipstick, avoid overly bright and warm colors like oranges and reds.

Choose between a matte or shiny finish, avoiding excessive sparkle or gloss, which may overwhelm your overall look.

8. Eye makeup

8.1 Eyeshadows

Your neutral eyeshadows include whites, greys, and taupes from the palette. Choose highlight eyeshadows in pinks, plums, blues, and greens.

Opt for matte or slightly shimmered finishes, ensuring cool-toned colors. Avoid bright and warm eyeshadows as well as glitter, which may clash with your muted appearance.

Blend your eyeshadows well, avoiding harsh lines, as they don't complement your softness.

8.2 Mascara

Opting for pure black mascara might be too harsh for your overall look.

Instead, consider choosing mascara in cool, dark grey tones to complement and enhance your natural features.

This subtler choice will provide a balanced and flattering touch to your eye makeup.

8.3 Eyeliner

Eyeliner colors for a True Summer include cool tones like aubergine, and to enhance your eyes, choose a shade similar to your eye color.

However, be cautious as eyeliner can be a bit harsh on you, so ensure thorough blending with your eyeshadow.

Avoid black; instead, opt for shades like slate and charcoal for a softer look.

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Written by Alexandra Stan