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See the online analysis1Features: Cool & Muted
You’re a True Summer because your overall look is cool and soft, with muted tones creating harmony in your appearance. Your natural colors blend beautifully, without sharp contrasts.
Your skin, eyes, and hair all display cool undertones, which may appear as blue or beige, without warmth.
Eyes
Your eyes often have cool tones like grey, soft blue, or muted green. They’re not bright or intense but have a gentle, blended look. You might also notice a soft crackled glass pattern in your iris.
Hair
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Natural hair colors often seen in True Summer
Your season is defined by color harmony, not by one required hair color.
True Summer hair is ashy and muted, with shades like medium ash brown, dark ash blonde, or greyish tones. It lacks warmth and brightness, giving it a soft, understated quality.
Skin
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Skin depth and undertone
Depth is how light or deep your skin is; undertone is the subtle hue beneath it. True Summer appears at many depths.
Your skin has cool undertones with shades of beige or pink. It can range from fair to medium and often has a subtle, soft glow. Silver jewelry tends to look more flattering on you than gold.
In the case of Caitriona Balfe, her skin is light with cool undertones, featuring pinkish hues.
Contrast
True Summer has a medium level of contrast between your hair, skin, and eyes. This makes your coloring the most contrasted among the Summer types, though it’s still much softer than Winter.
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.
36 printed frames for all 12 seasons, a how-to guide and a rating sheet. The same kind of frames you see above.
See KIT 122Color Dimensions
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Every color has three qualities: temperature, depth and clarity. Your palette is defined mostly by coolness, with a light-to-medium depth and a gently softened clarity.
Temperature
Cool
True Summer favors the coolest variations within each color family. Think blue-based raspberry rather than orange-coral, and cool sea green rather than yellow-green. Even colors such as yellow are chosen for their relatively cool, gentle appearance.
Depth
Light to medium
Most shades sit in the light-to-medium range; True Navy and rose taupe are your deepest neutrals. This describes your colors, not your skin tone.
Clarity
Softened
Colors are softened with a touch of grey but never muddy. Think dusty rose and cornflower rather than neon brights: calm, polished, quietly vivid.
The True Summer palette leans towards the coolest end of the spectrum, with plenty of blues, greys, and muted tones. It avoids any warmth or brightness, instead focusing on soft, harmonious colors that feel natural and calm.
Your colors range from light greys to soft browns and cool blues, with a medium chroma for a muted and balanced effect.
3Color Palette
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4 of your 12 Essential Colors
Your full palette: 54 colors17 neutrals and 37 accents, all 12 Essentials with what to wear them for, and 17 pages of outfits showing how to wear them.See inside the guide The True Summer palette reflects a serene, cool landscape. Picture soft blues, greys, and gentle purples blending into harmonious combinations. These colors work together to highlight your natural beauty without overwhelming it.
Best Colors
Your best colors include:
- Dark neutrals: Cool greys, soft navy, and muted browns.
- Light neutrals: Light greys, soft blues, and sand tones.
- Accent colors: Dusty pinks, lavender, and soft teal.
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.
Worst Colors
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Same color family, different coolness
Best for you
Honeysuckle · cool and fresh
Less flattering
Coral red · too warm
2 more comparisons, plus 17 pages of before-and-after outfitsSee inside the guide The shopping rule
Compare shades within the same color family. For True Summer, look for the cooler, blue-based version rather than one warmed by yellow or orange.
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.
A preview of your palette and a few colors to wear or skip.
All 54 True Summer colors on your phone, each named, with its Pantone TCX and HEX code, plus your 12 Essentials and an “Is it a match?” check to use in the store.
See the palette4Metals & 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.
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Your metals
Pearls are also a wonderful choice, but opt for those with nuanced colors, ranging from light to medium dark.
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.
5Color Combinations
The best combinations for True Summer reflect your natural coolness and soft contrast. Pair dark neutrals like navy with soft accent colors like lavender for a balanced look.
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Color combinations
Works for you
Light blue + dark blue
Less flattering
Opposite hues
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Same outfit, one color changed
From the guide page “Smart & Workwear”
Before
After
15+ before-and-after outfitsEveryday, workwear, color contrast, prints and the most common mistakesMonochromatic outfits, using lighter and darker shades of the same color, also work well for you. For example, pair a light blue top with a deeper blue skirt for a seamless, elegant look.
6Prints
Colors
Choose prints with True Summer colors. Avoid patterns that include warm or bright tones, as they can clash with your palette.
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Prints that work
3 more prints, what to look for in a print, and 3 print outfits, before and afterSee inside the guide Contrast
Look for prints that match your medium contrast level. Bold or highly contrasting patterns may feel too harsh for your gentle appearance.
Pattern arrangements
Watercolor patterns, soft florals, and delicate brush strokes work best for you. Avoid stiff geometric shapes or dense prints, which may feel overwhelming.
The rules for combining colors and choosing prints.
17 pages of before-and-after outfits for everyday, work, cold weather and prints, and the most common True Summer mistakes, so you see why one piece works and another doesn’t.
See the Style Guide7Makeup
True Summer makeup should enhance your cool and muted tones while keeping your look soft and natural. Avoid overly warm or bright shades, which can clash with your features.
Foundation & concealer
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Foundation & concealer
Foundation should match your actual skin tone and undertone, not the colors of your seasonal palette.
In the guide: how to find your shade in 4 steps, concealer and color correctors, finishes, and the natural-light test.From the True Summer Style Guide
Bronzer
Look for rose-beige, mauve or soft rosewood tones that complement your skin.
Choose foundation and concealer with cool undertones and a matte or satin finish. Avoid peachy or warm tones that may look unnatural against your cool complexion.
Bronzer & contouring
Bronzer isn’t ideal for True Summer’s cool tones, as it’s typically warm and can clash with your skin. Instead, focus on subtle contouring with cool, matte shades for a natural effect.
Blush Palette
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Blush shades like soft pinks, cool plums, and muted rose work beautifully. Avoid bright or warm blushes and opt for matte or lightly shimmered finishes to complement your muted palette.
Lipstick
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Less flattering
CoralToo warm & clear
Hot PinkToo bright
True Summer lipsticks include cool pinks, mauves, and berry tones. Stick to matte or satin finishes and avoid bright or glossy shades, which can feel overpowering.
8Eye Makeup
Eyeshadows
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Less flattering
CopperToo warm and orange
GoldToo warm and golden
Muted OliveToo earthy and yellow
Neutral eyeshadow shades like greys, taupes, and soft blues are ideal. For accents, try muted purples, pinks, or greens from your palette. Avoid bright or glittery shades for a more natural look.
Mascara
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Mascara
Choose mascara in dark grey or soft brown tones. Black mascara may feel too harsh for your muted coloring.
Eyeliner
Cool-toned eyeliners in shades like slate grey, navy, or aubergine work well. Avoid black or warm tones, as they can clash with your cool palette.
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Eyeliner
Less flattering
- Clear TealToo bright and clear
- Rich EspressoToo warm and heavy
However, be cautious as eyeliner can be a bit harsh on you, so ensure thorough blending with your eyeshadow.
The makeup color families that suit you, and what to avoid.
44 exact shades for every step, from foundation and bronzer to blush, lipstick, eyeshadow and eyeliner, plus 3 complete looks, so you stop guessing at the makeup counter.
See the makeup palette9Your next step
This article gives you the essentials. The True Summer Style Guide shows you everything else, page by page.
True Summer Style Guide
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What you get beyond this article
| This article | Style Guide | |
|---|---|---|
| Your colors | A preview of the palette | All 54 colors and your 12 Essentials |
| What to wear | The rules | 17 pages of before-and-after outfits |
| Jewelry and accessories | Your metals | 10 pages, including eyewear |
| Hair color | Your natural hair only | 7 pages: shades, balayage, grey hair |
| Makeup | Color families | 11 pages, including nails |
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