Soft AutumnvsTrue 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.
True Summer
The True Summer palette, also known as Cool Summer, is the quintessential summer palette. It features entirely cool undertones with medium intensity. If you are a True Summer, you look best in colors that are serene and tranquil, like a calm ocean.
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
True Summer
Icy Blue
A crisp, refreshing blue
Rose Pink
A vibrant, cool pink
Deep Sea Green
A rich, cool green
Charcoal Gray
A strong, cool neutral
Plum
A deep, cool purple
Periwinkle
A soft blue-purple
All Characteristics
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.
True Summer
Purely Cool Undertones
True Summers have distinctly cool, blue-based undertones. There is no warmth in your coloring, so you should avoid warm, golden colors.
Medium Contrast
There is a noticeable but not stark contrast between your hair, skin, and eyes. Your colors are neither too light nor too dark.
Graceful & Composed
You look best in colors that are calm and composed. Your palette is classic and elegant, avoiding the extremes of brightness or mutedness.
Celebrity Inspiration
Famous personalities for each palette
Soft Autumn
Gigi Hadid
Drew Barrymore
Mary-Kate Olsen
Ashley Olsen
Nicole Richie
Rihanna
True Summer
Emily Blunt
Kate Middleton
Allison Williams
Bella Hadid
Olivia Wilde
Zoe Saldana
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