SUMMER · COOL-NEUTRAL · MEDIUM · SOFT
Soft Summer color palette
Soft Summer is defined by softness: low contrast and gently muted coloring with a cool lean. Dusty, grayed colors blend beautifully; black, pure white and neon shades tend to dominate the face.
Soft Summer palette
Best colors
- Dusty rose#C49A9A
- Mauve#A88199
- Sage#9CAF88
- Slate blue#6A7FA0
- Soft teal#6E9C9F
- Smoky plum#7D5A73
- Muted raspberry#A35A74
- Soft periwinkle#8D93C4
- Muted seafoam#8FB9A8
- Dusty blue#7E9BB5
- Rosewood#A26769
- Cocoa rose#9C7A79
Neutrals
- Mushroom#B5A99A
- Taupe gray#8E857D
- Soft charcoal#4F4F57
- Rose beige#CDB3A8
- Pewter#8C8D8F
- Soft navy#3E4A66
Use with care
- Black#111111
- Bright orange#FF7A1A
- Neon yellow#E6FF2E
- Pure white#FFFFFF
Wear them away from your face, for example as trousers, shoes or a bag.
- Metals
- Brushed silver, pewter and rose gold.
- Hair color
- Mushroom brown, soft ash brown or ash blonde with lowlights.
- Makeup
- Dusty rose or mauve lips, soft rose blush and taupe eyes, if you wear makeup.
How to wear Soft Summer
- Soft charcoal suit with a dusty blue shirt
- Mushroom knit, soft navy trousers and a mauve scarf
- Sage dress with pewter jewelry
Soft Summer or a neighbor?
Seasons next to each other share two of their three traits, so they are the easiest to mix up.
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Can Soft Summer wear black?+
Black is on the use-with-care list for Soft Summer. Try soft navy or mushroom near the face instead, and keep black for trousers, shoes or bags.
Is gold or silver better for Soft Summer?+
Brushed silver, pewter and rose gold. Choose the finish that makes your skin look even rather than yellow or gray.
What are the best neutrals for Soft Summer?+
Mushroom, Taupe gray, Soft charcoal, Rose beige, Pewter, Soft navy. Build basics in these and add color from the best list near your face.
What hair color suits Soft Summer?+
Mushroom brown, soft ash brown or ash blonde with lowlights. Keep your natural depth in mind: big jumps lighter or darker change your contrast, which can move you toward a neighboring season.