Light Summer Color Palette
Cool, light-value, softly muted colors with a gentle and calming finish.
Also called: Light Cool Summer
Powder Pink
Baby Blue
Lavender
Soft Mint
Butter Yellow
Soft Rose
Cool Gray
Soft White
Dove Gray
Misty Blue
Cool Taupe
Soft Navy
Lilac
Ice Blue
Rosewater
Powder Pink
Baby Blue
Lavender
Soft Mint
Butter Yellow
Soft Rose
Cool Gray
Soft White
Dove Gray
Misty Blue
Cool Taupe
Soft Navy
Lilac
Ice Blue
Rosewater
Plum
Pure Black
Orange
Warm Brown
Hot Pink
Best vs. Avoid
Choose these colors instead of common alternatives to stay in harmony with your season.
Choose Powder Blue
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Instead of Royal Blue
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Powder blue keeps the cool lightness you need - royal blue is too heavy.
Choose Soft Pink
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Instead of Fuchsia
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Soft pink is gentle and cool - fuchsia is too intense for your delicate palette.
Choose Lavender
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Instead of Plum
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Lavender keeps the cool tone without going too deep.
Choose Ice Gray
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Instead of Charcoal
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Ice gray reflects your light value - charcoal is too dark and heavy.
Choose Soft White
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Instead of Optic White
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Soft white blends with your gentle palette - optic white is too stark.
Choose Mint
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Instead of Kelly Green
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Mint is light and cool - kelly green is too bright and warm for light summer.
Core Neutral Colors
Your essential neutrals - the foundation pieces of your wardrobe.
Best Black
Soft Charcoal
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Best White
Soft White
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Best Gray
Powder Gray
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Best Navy
Powder Navy
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Outfit Guide
Complete outfit formulas for every situation.
Casual Light Summer
Powder blue blouse + soft white jeans + silver sandals + pearl studs.
Avoid: Black and bright yellow combination - too harsh and warm for your cool lightness.
Workwear Light Summer
Dusty rose blazer + ice blue shell + light gray trousers + silver-toned pumps.
Avoid: Black suit with a warm blouse - the warm-cool clash disturbs your harmony.
Evening Light Summer
Lavender chiffon dress + silver heels + soft aqua clutch + diamond drop earrings.
Avoid: Deep jewel-tone evening wear that overpowers your lightness.
Warm Weather
Soft white eyelet dress + powder pink cardigan + silver sandals + woven bag.
Avoid: Bright neon or tropical colors - keep everything soft and cool-toned.
Cold Weather
Soft charcoal wool coat + lavender cashmere scarf + dove gray trousers + gray boots.
Avoid: Dark, heavy colors like deep burgundy or forest green.
Beauty, Hair & Accessories
Your complete guide to makeup, hair colors, accessories, and more.
Makeup
Foundation Undertone
Neutral-to-cool foundation with a sheer, dewy finish.
Avoid: Yellow or golden-toned foundations that look muddy against your cool skin.
Blush
Soft cool pink, light rose, and muted lavender blushes in sheer formulas.
Avoid: Peach, coral, or warm bronze blushes that clash with your cool tone.
Lip Colors
Soft rose, pinky nude, light mauve, and cool berry glosses. Sheer satin finishes.
Avoid: Bright orange-red, coral, or deep brown lips that overpower your lightness.
Eyeshadow
Powder pink, lavender, silver, and soft taupe shades. Gentle shimmer for dimension.
Avoid: Warm bronze, gold, or rust tones that fight your cool palette.
Hair
Natural Hair Colors
Ash blonde, cool light brown, mushroom blonde, and soft beige tones.
Avoid: Warm golden, copper, or honey tones that introduce unwanted warmth.
Hair Highlights
Pearl, ash, and beige highlights that blend softly.
Avoid: Gold or caramel highlights that clash with your cool tone.
Accessories
Metals & Jewelry
Silver, white gold, and platinum. Dainty, delicate pieces are most flattering.
Avoid: Yellow gold that introduces unwanted warmth near your face.
Glasses Frames
Silver, rose gold (soft), pastel pink, lavender, or light gray frames.
Avoid: Black, dark tortoise, or gold frames that are too heavy.
Compare with Adjacent Seasons
Not sure if Light Summer is right for you? See how it compares with neighboring seasons.