Colour Season:
Light Summer
Light Summer is defined by cool softness and low contrast. People in this season have cool undertones, light overall colouring, and a watercolour quality that thrives in soft, dusty pastels — dove blue, lavender, soft rose, and powder mint. Anything saturated or warm overwhelms this delicate colouring; keep it gentle and cool.
Click a tile in the colour wheel — the top of the page changes to the tone you choose.
See Light Summer on yourself in the Colour MirrorThe lightest, airiest corner of Summer
Signature Palette
Signature palette for Light Summer – 56 colours
Key traits
- Cool undertones with an ashy or pink cast
- Light overall appearance with low contrast between features
- Hair ranges from ash blonde to light cool brown
- Soft, muted, cool colours flatter; saturated or warm tones overwhelm
Could this be you?
Tick the ones that match. Three or more is usually a good reason to look more closely at Light Summer.
Best neutrals & metals
Neutrals
Cool off-white, light grey, cool sand, graphite, light denim blue, navy
Metals
Silver, white gold, platinum — and pearls; light rose gold too
Colours to avoid
Deep, warm, and heavily saturated colours are less flattering on Light Summer. Clear, intense colours look harsh, deep tones weigh down naturally gentle features, and distinctly warm shades like mustard or deep orange rarely flatter.
Next steps
Three ways into the palette — pick the one that fits right now.
Light Summer vs
Light Spring
It's easy to confuse Light Spring and Light Summer because both look light and fresh. Both seasons are light and relatively low-contrast. The difference is temperature: Light Spring is warm, while Light Summer is cool. Light Summer's colour palette features cool pastels with touches of blue and grey, while Light Spring's colours have more golden and peachy tones.
Other Summer sub-seasons
See how the other Summer sub-seasons compare with Light Summer.
Find garments that
suit you
When you know your colour season, finding garments that make you shine becomes easier. Instead of searching through thousands of items, you’ll see only those that match your colour season. Choose a season and discover the difference.
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What you get with a personal colour analysis
- Your exact colour season and subseason (1 of 12)
- Customised colour palette with your best colours
- Best base and accent colours for your wardrobe
- Style tips and colour combinations that bring out your best
- Recommendations for jewellery and accessories
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