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True Summer Color Palette
Cool, blue-based undertone with ash or cool-toned hair and soft, gentle eyes. The most balanced of the summer family, suiting muted, cool, medium-toned colors. Also called Cool Summer in simpler 4-season systems.
Dusty Rose
#D8A0A8
Soft Blue
#8FAFC7
Mauve
#B695A6
Lavender
#B4A0C7
Soft Gray-Green
#9CB0A0
Powder Pink
#E8C4CC
Cool Taupe
#A99B96
Muted Periwinkle
#9CA3D1
Best metal
Silver
What to avoid
Warm, golden, or highly saturated colors clash with this soft, cool coloring.
Related seasons
True Summer FAQ
What is a true summer color palette?
Cool, blue-based undertone with ash or cool-toned hair and soft, gentle eyes. The most balanced of the summer family, suiting muted, cool, medium-toned colors.
What colors should True Summer avoid?
Warm, golden, or highly saturated colors clash with this soft, cool coloring.
What's the best metal for True Summer?
Silver
Is True Summer the same as Cool Summer?
Yes - Cool Summer is the name for this coloring in simpler 4-season systems; the 12-season model calls it True Summer specifically because coolness is its only strong signal, without a light, deep, bright, or soft modifier.