Cool Summer Color Palette
Cool, medium-value, softly muted colors with a refined and elegant finish.
Also called: True Summer
Rose
Periwinkle
Soft Plum
Teal Blue
Slate Blue
Cool Beige
Powder Blue
Soft White
Stone Gray
Cool Navy
Mauve
Denim Blue
Soft Raspberry
Pale Lilac
Ice Gray
Charcoal
Rose
Periwinkle
Soft Plum
Teal Blue
Slate Blue
Cool Beige
Powder Blue
Soft White
Stone Gray
Cool Navy
Mauve
Denim Blue
Soft Raspberry
Pale Lilac
Ice Gray
Charcoal
Burnt Orange
Pure Black
Optic White
Warm Yellow
Best vs. Avoid
Choose these colors instead of common alternatives to stay in harmony with your season.
Choose Dusty Blue
#7888A0
Instead of Turquoise
#20B8B0
Dusty blue is cool and refined - turquoise introduces unwanted warmth.
Choose Rose Pink
#C08890
Instead of Peach
#E8C8A0
Rose pink keeps the cool tone you need - peach is too warm.
Choose Plum
#6A3860
Instead of Burgundy
#5A2030
Plum is cool-toned - burgundy has warm red undertones that clash with your coolness.
Choose Soft Navy
#4A5A6A
Instead of Black
#000000
Soft navy gives definition without the harshness of pure black against cool summer coloring.
Choose Taupe
#8A8078
Instead of Brown
#6A4A30
Taupe is a cool neutral - brown carries warm undertones.
Choose Cool Gray
#909098
Instead of Warm Gray
#9A9088
Cool gray matches your cool temperature - warm gray looks muddy against your skin.
Core Neutral Colors
Your essential neutrals - the foundation pieces of your wardrobe.
Best Black
Deep Charcoal
#484850
Best White
Soft Cool White
#E8EAEC
Best Gray
Cool Medium Gray
#888890
Best Navy
Cool Navy
#3A4A60
Outfit Guide
Complete outfit formulas for every situation.
Casual Cool Summer
Soft navy jeans + dusty blue sweater + white sneakers + silver hoop earrings.
Avoid: Warm brown or olive tones - they bring unwanted warmth to your cool palette.
Workwear Cool Summer
Charcoal blazer + rose pink shell + dove gray trousers + silver chain belt + navy pumps.
Avoid: Beige or camel work separates - too warm and disconnected from your cool tone.
Evening Cool Summer
Plum velvet dress + silver clutch + dusty blue heels + diamond stud earrings.
Avoid: Rust or burnt orange evening wear that competes with your cool undertone.
Warm Weather
Cool white linen trousers + dusty blue tank + silver sandals + straw tote.
Avoid: Bright yellow or hot pink that overwhelms your refined, cool palette.
Cold Weather
Charcoal wool coat + soft navy scarf + cool gray trousers + black leather gloves.
Avoid: Brown or camel outerwear - you need cool neutrals like charcoal and navy.
Beauty, Hair & Accessories
Your complete guide to makeup, hair colors, accessories, and more.
Makeup
Foundation Undertone
Neutral-to-cool pink undertone foundation with a natural matte finish.
Avoid: Yellow or golden foundations that look sallow against your cool skin.
Blush
Cool pink, rose, and soft berry blushes. Powder formulas for a natural finish.
Avoid: Peach, coral, or terracotta blushes that fight your cool undertone.
Lip Colors
Cool rose, dusty pink, soft berry, and mauve lipsticks. Satin or matte finishes.
Avoid: Warm brick, orange, or brown-toned lipsticks.
Eyeshadow
Cool gray, dusty lavender, mauve, taupe, and soft navy shades.
Avoid: Warm bronze, gold, or rust tones that add unwanted warmth.
Hair
Natural Hair Colors
Ash brown, cool dark blonde, mushroom brown, and smoky espresso.
Avoid: Warm golden, red, or copper tones that clash with your cool coloring.
Hair Highlights
Ash, pearl, and cool beige highlights that add dimension without warmth.
Avoid: Honey, caramel, or gold highlights that introduce warmth.
Accessories
Metals & Jewelry
Silver, white gold, and platinum. Polished or brushed finishes work equally well.
Avoid: Yellow gold, brass, or bronze that clash with your cool palette.
Glasses Frames
Silver, gunmetal, dusty blue, rose pink, or cool tortoise frames.
Avoid: Gold, warm brown, or tan frames that wash you out.
Compare with Adjacent Seasons
Not sure if Cool Summer is right for you? See how it compares with neighboring seasons.
Cool Summer vs. Light Summer
Cool Summer vs. Soft Summer
What they share
Both are cool-leaning seasons within the Summer family
The deciding difference
Chroma (saturation) is the deciding factor. Cool Summer has clearer, more saturated colors, while Soft Summer has the most muted, grayed-out palette of all seasons.