Cool Summer Color Palette

Pure cool tones with medium contrast for the cool summer color season

Steel Blue

Cool Rose

True Lavender

Soft Fuchsia

Slate

Cool Teal

Periwinkle

Raspberry

Blue Gray

Icy Pink

About This Palette

The cool summer palette features the most purely cool colors of the summer family. These colors have no warm undertones — only blue-based, gray-toned shades. Cool summers sit between true summer and cool winter, sharing the cool quality of winter but the softness of summer. Best colors include steel blue, soft fuchsia, true lavender, and cool rose.

Color Combinations

Cool Waters

#4682B4 · #4C8C8C · #708090

Berry Bloom

#C77D95 · #8B2252 · #F0D4E4

Twilight Garden

#967BB6 · #8E82C8 · #6B8399

Frequently Asked Questions

What colors are in the cool summer palette?

The cool summer palette includes pure cool tones: steel blue, lavender, cool rose, periwinkle, raspberry, and slate gray. All colors are blue-based with no warm undertones.

How do I know if I'm a cool summer?

Cool summers have cool, pink or blue-toned skin, blue or gray eyes, and ash brown to dark ash hair. You tan poorly and look better in silver jewelry than gold.

What colors should cool summer avoid?

Avoid anything warm-toned: orange, warm yellow, camel, rust, olive, and warm browns. Also avoid overly vivid or neon shades that overpower your medium contrast.

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