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True Summer Color Palette

Cool, muted medium tones that are the purest expression of the summer season

Dusty Denim

Rose Pink

Muted Teal

Cool Cocoa

Soft Raspberry

Slate Blue

Dusty Orchid

Medium Blue

Soft Mauve

Cool Sage

About This Palette

The true summer palette represents the most balanced expression of summer coloring — cool, muted, and medium in depth. These are neither extremely light nor extremely soft, but sit perfectly in the middle of the summer spectrum. Think dusty denim blue, rose pink, muted teal, and cool cocoa. True summers have cool-toned skin, medium ash hair, and eyes that are a blend of cool tones.

Color Combinations

Muted Waters

#6B89A8 · #5F8F8E · #4878A8

Rose Garden

#C77888 · #A04060 · #C0A0AE

Twilight Walk

#6878A0 · #A07898 · #8E7370

Frequently Asked Questions

What colors are in the true summer palette?
The true summer palette includes cool, muted medium tones like dusty denim, rose pink, muted teal, cool cocoa, soft raspberry, and dusty orchid. All colors are cool-toned and softly muted.
How do I know if I'm a true summer?
True summers have cool, pink-toned skin, ash brown or mousy brown hair, and cool-toned eyes in blue, gray, or soft brown. Your coloring is medium in depth and distinctly cool.
What is the difference between true summer and cool summer?
True summer is the most balanced summer sub-season with medium contrast and muted tones. Cool summer leans closer to winter with slightly more intensity and purer cool tones.

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