Guide:
The Colour Seasons
Colour analysis sorts us into four main seasons – spring, summer, autumn and winter – each holding three sub-seasons. Every guide shows the season’s signature palette, best neutrals and metals, colours to avoid and celebrities who share your colouring.
Spring
Warm, clear, and light in its overall feel
All three Spring sub-seasons share a warm undertone and a clear, lively colour harmony rather than an earthy, muted one. Cool colours, muted or murky tones, and black flatter Spring people less — and gold usually suits them better than silver.
Summer
Cool, soft, and muted like a watercolour
All three Summer sub-seasons look most harmonious in cool colours blended with a touch of blue or grey. Makeup should be cool and soft; silver is usually more flattering than gold, and hard contrasts or overly warm tones overwhelm all three.
Autumn
Warm, rich, and golden in its overall feel
All three Autumn sub-seasons look best in warmer colours and gold, with an earthy quality that feels rich and natural. At the same time the three differ quite a bit — finding the right shade makes a big difference.
Winter
Coolness, clarity, and dramatic intensity
All three Winter sub-seasons should embrace cool contrasts and avoid warm or overly soft tones. Winter is the coolest and most high-contrast of the seasons — clean, clear colours that recall jewels, without a trace of warmth or softness. Makeup should be cool and defined, and silver is usually more flattering than gold.