Palette Comparison

Soft AutumnversusLight Summer

Compare undertones, contrast levels, and styling strategies to discover which palette brings out your natural beauty

Compare Soft Autumn vs Light Summer

Soft Autumn

Autumn

Soft Autumn is a warm, muted palette that blends the warmth of Autumn with the softness of Summer. Its colors are gentle, rich, and earthy, like a hazy late-afternoon in autumn.

Neutral-Warm UndertonesSoft & MutedEarthy & Rich

Light Summer

Summer

The Light Summer palette is fresh, airy, and delicate. It's a blend of cool and neutral undertones, with an emphasis on lightness and subtlety. If you're a Light Summer, you'll glow in ethereal colors that are neither too bright nor too muted.

Neutral-Cool UndertonesLight & DelicateEthereal & Youthful

Complete Color Palettes

Every shade, side by side

Soft Autumn

Warm Beige

A soft, earthy beige

Olive Green

A muted, warm green

Terracotta

A gentle, burnt orange

Muted Gold

A soft, burnished gold

Oyster White

A creamy, off-white

Coffee Brown

A rich, warm brown

Light Summer

Powder Blue

A soft, airy blue

Primrose Pink

A pale, gentle yellow-pink

Lavender Haze

A light, dreamy purple

Mint Green

A fresh, cool green

Light Dove Gray

A soft, versatile neutral

Coral Pink

A light, gentle coral

Key Characteristics

What defines each palette

Soft Autumn

Neutral-Warm Undertones

Soft Autumns have dominant warm undertones with a neutral quality. Your coloring is gentle and doesn't tolerate overly bright or cool colors.

Soft & Muted

There's a low contrast between your hair, skin, and eyes. Your best colors are blended and gentle, never harsh or stark.

Earthy & Rich

You shine in natural, earthy colors. Your palette is full of the rich, gentle colors you'd find in a peaceful autumn landscape.

Light Summer

Neutral-Cool Undertones

Light Summers have a predominantly cool undertone with some neutral influences. Your coloring is delicate and requires soft, light shades to look your best.

Light & Delicate

Your features are very light, with low contrast between hair, skin, and eyes. Your best colors are fresh and airy, never heavy or dark.

Ethereal & Youthful

You shine in colors that are gentle and youthful. Bright, overpowering colors can wash you out, while your palette enhances your natural glow.

Celebrity Inspiration

Famous faces for each palette

Soft Autumn

Gigi HadidDrew BarrymoreMary-Kate OlsenAshley OlsenNicole RichieRihanna

Light Summer

Naomi WattsGwyneth PaltrowCate BlanchettReese WitherspoonMargot RobbieTaylor Swift

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