A Mini Lesson on Color Analysis
First off, before we get into talking about the Summer Color Palette, let’s do a quick overview of Color Analysis. This theory, also known as Seasonal Color Palettes, is a way to find which hues flatter a person based on their natural hair, skin, and eye tones. There are four main seasons that people are typically classified into: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each season has a distinct color palette, and subcategories, to help complement that season’s skin tones. By the way, Summer 2023 is predicting some colors that will look fabulous on Summer Color Palette Fashionistas! Check out PANTONE 16-4036 Blue Perennial, PANTONE 14-4316 Summer Song, and PANTONE 12-4604 Sky Blue!
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Summer Color Palette
People with summer skin tones are known for their bright, vibrant, and often cool undertones. If you have a summer skin tone, you may have noticed that certain colors look better on you than others. You can sometimes have neutral skin tone and wear both silver and gold, but look best in silver jewelry. Summer is a season that is characterized by cool, muted tones and soft pastels. People with summer coloring tend to have skin that is fair to medium in tone and may burn easily in the sun. They often have blonde, brunette, or red hair and blue, gray, or green eyes. This is where color analysis styling comes in, as it helps you identify which colors complement your skin tone best. Equally important to knowing your color palette is understanding the seasonal subcategories.
Subcategories of the Summer Color Palette
You can be a summer while also fitting into a more niche combination of colors. There are three different subtypes of summer coloring, including light summer, cool/true summer, and soft/muted summer.
Ultimately, color analysis styling is a great way to identify which colors look best on your summer skin tone. Whether you have a light, cool, or soft summer skin tone, there are plenty of colors that will complement your features and make you look your best. So next time you’re shopping for clothes or makeup, be sure to consider your skin tone and choose colors that will bring out your natural beauty.
Light Summer
Light summer skin tones have a light, porcelain-like appearance with cool undertones. They tend to have blonde or light brown hair, blue or light green eyes, and look great in pastel colors. If you have a light summer skin tone, you want to find a balance of muted yet vibrant colors. Bright, and slightly contrasted colors colors like light bright blue, lilac purple, coral pink, and true green will be your best outfit choices.
True Summer, also known as Cool Summer
Cool summer skin tones have a similar appearance to light summer, but with slightly warmer undertones. They tend to have blonde or light brown hair, blue or green eyes, and look great in colors that are cool and muted. If you have a cool summer skin tone, you should avoid warm colors like yellow and orange, as they can make you look sallow. Instead, opt for colors like baby blue, muted green, and pale pink.
Soft Summer
Soft summer skin tones have a cool, yet peach-like, appearance with neutral undertones. People in this subcategory will often feel that they’re hair, eyes, and skin tone blend together with not a lot of contrast in hues. They tend to have light to medium brown hair, hazel or brown eyes, and look great in colors that are soft and muted. If you have a soft summer skin tone, you should avoid bright or bold colors, as they can overpower your features. Instead, opt for colors that are muted, subtle, and low contrast to blend in with your overall look.
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Erin
January 13, 2023Thank you so much for this info! It’s so fascinating! I think I’m a “cool summer” based on your chart. How does that correlate to the soft, true and light summer? Thanks so much!