Seasonal color analysis / Summer / Light Summer
Summer family
Light Summer color palette
What colors suit Light Summer?
Light Summer is the lightest summer. Its best colors are light, cool and gentle: powder blue, soft pink, lavender, light rose, cool mint and soft aqua, with soft white, light cool gray, dove taupe and soft navy as neutrals. Black, orange, mustard and anything heavy or saturated overwhelm it.
Best Light Summer colors
- Powder blue#AFCBE8
- Sky blue#8DB6E3
- Periwinkle#A1A7E0
- Lavender#C6B4E1
- Soft pink#F3C1D2
- Light rose#E6A6B6
- Soft raspberry#D6789A
- Watermelon pink#E9879A
- Cool mint#A7D8C6
- Soft aqua#9CD7DA
- Light teal#6DB5B5
- Light lemon#F2E9A3
Light Summer neutrals
- Soft white#F7F5F1
- Light cool gray#C8CCD2
- Dove taupe#B9AEA7
- Pewter#8E949C
- Soft navy#566B8C
Colors Light Summer should avoid
These work against Light Summer coloring and can make skin look sallow, gray or tired. If you love one, wear it away from your face, such as in shoes, bags or trousers.
- Black#111111
- Orange#FF7A12
- Mustard#C99A14
- Rust#A8451A
- Dark brown#3E2A1E
Light Summer at a glance
| Main quality | Light, then cool |
|---|---|
| Hue | Cool-neutral |
| Value | Light |
| Chroma | Soft to gently clear |
| Whites | Soft white and light pearl; avoid cream that reads yellow. |
| Metals | Silver, white gold, platinum and pale rose gold. |
| Denim | Light, soft blue washes. |
Do you look like a Light Summer?
Usually light ash-blonde to light brown hair (often lightened as an adult), light blue, gray or soft green eyes, and light, often pink-toned skin. Contrast is low. Seasons describe how colors harmonize with you overall, so not every feature has to match.
Light Summer makeup
| Lips | Soft pink, rose, light berry and cool nudes. |
|---|---|
| Blush | Cool pink and soft rose. |
| Eyes | Soft taupe, gray, lavender, soft navy and silvery shades. |
Light Summer hair colors
Ash or beige blonde, light ash brown; avoid gold, copper or very dark dyes.
Light Summer or a neighbor?
Light Summer vs Light Spring
Both are light. Light Summer is cool: silver, soft white and powder blue look fresh, while peach, cream and gold look slightly yellow on you.
See the Light Spring palette →Light Summer vs True Summer
True Summer is cooler and a little deeper; if mid-tone rose, raspberry and slate blue look better than pastels, you may lean True Summer.
See the True Summer palette →Light Summer questions
Can Light Summer wear black?
It is usually too heavy. Soft navy, pewter or a medium cool gray give the same polish more gently.
Is Light Summer cool or warm?
Cool-neutral. Lightness comes first and coolness second, so slightly warm light shades such as light lemon can still work.