Regarding your thoughts on black:

If your result is Soft Summer, black can sometimes feel too stark. The colour analysis shows that softer, cooler, and muted hues create a more harmonious overall look.

Why black doesn’t always work

• Black often creates high contrast against your natural palette.
• Such a strong colour can compete with your own features and make the overall look harsh.

Colours that enhance Soft Summer

• Dove blue and other cool blue tones
• Lavender and soft purple shades
• Cool grey tones, preferably somewhat muted

These colours harmonise well and highlight your features without creating unnecessary contrast. You don’t have to exclude black completely, but try wearing it further from your face and balancing it with softer shades.

Practical tips

1. Choose garments in charcoal grey or washed-out black if you want a darker look.
2. Wear accessories in your Soft Summer colours to soften the overall look.
3. Try makeup in the same cool tones for a cohesive look.

With subtle shades, you can build a wardrobe in which everything works together and your colours come into their own.

Read more questions in our question bank or explore our digital colour analysis.