Soft AutumnvsLight Summer
Compare undertones, contrast levels, and styling strategies to discover which palette brings out your natural beauty
Soft 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.
Key Characteristics
- Neutral-Warm Undertones
- Soft & Muted
- Earthy & Rich
Celebrity Inspiration
Light 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.
Key Characteristics
- Neutral-Cool Undertones
- Light & Delicate
- Ethereal & Youthful
Celebrity Inspiration
Complete Color Palettes
Explore every shade in detail
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
All Characteristics
Comprehensive breakdown of 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 personalities for each palette
Soft Autumn
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