Palette Comparison

True AutumnversusTrue Summer

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

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True Autumn

Autumn

The True Autumn palette is the quintessential autumn palette - warm, rich, and deeply saturated. If you're a True Autumn, you have warm undertones and can handle intense, earthy colors. Your palette captures the essence of autumn foliage in full glory.

Warm & Rich UndertonesMedium to High ContrastBold & Earthy

True Summer

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.

Purely Cool UndertonesMedium ContrastGraceful & Composed

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True Autumn vs True Summer Color Palettes

Every shade, side by side

True Autumn

Burnt Orange

A deep, warm orange

Forest Green

A rich, earthy green

Golden Brown

A warm, luxurious brown

Burgundy

A deep, warm red

Mustard Yellow

A rich, golden yellow

Copper

A warm, metallic 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

Key Characteristics

What defines each palette

True Autumn

Warm & Rich Undertones

True Autumns have distinctly warm, golden undertones. Your skin has a golden or peachy quality that comes alive with rich, warm colors.

Medium to High Contrast

There's good contrast between your features. You can handle both rich, saturated colors and deeper, more intense shades.

Bold & Earthy

You look best in colors that are rich and saturated. Cool or light colors can make you appear washed out, while warm, intense colors bring out your natural richness.

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.

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Celebrity Inspiration

Famous faces for each palette

True Autumn

Jessica ChastainSusan SarandonDebra MessingAlyson HanniganChristina HendricksSophie Turner

True Summer

Emily BluntKate MiddletonAllison WilliamsBella HadidOlivia WildeZoe Saldana

Frequently Asked Questions

True Autumn vs True Summer, answered

What is the difference between the True Autumn and True Summer palettes?

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The True Autumn palette sits in the Autumn family: The True Autumn palette is the quintessential autumn palette - warm, rich, and deeply saturated. If you're a True Autumn, you have warm undertones and can handle intense, earthy colors. Your palette captures the essence of autumn foliage in full glory. The True Summer palette belongs to the Summer family: 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. The clearest way to tell them apart is to compare their signature shades side by side and notice which set feels more harmonious against your skin, hair, and eyes.

Are True Autumn and True Summer the same season?

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No. True Autumn is a Autumn palette while True Summer is a Summer palette. Because they come from different seasonal families, they differ in undertone, contrast, and the colours that bring out your natural features.

Which key colors define the True Autumn palette versus the True Summer palette?

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True Autumn leans on shades such as Burnt Orange, Forest Green and Golden Brown, while True Summer is anchored by tones like Icy Blue, Rose Pink and Deep Sea Green. Holding these signature colours next to your face is the simplest way to feel which palette harmonises with your colouring.

Am I True Autumn or True Summer? How to tell the difference

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Seasonal colour analysis matches a palette to your natural undertone, contrast level, and the depth of your skin, hair, and eyes. True Autumn is characterised by warm & rich undertones, whereas True Summer is characterised by purely cool undertones. Drape the key colours of each palette in natural light and choose the set that makes your skin look clearer and more even.

Who are some celebrity examples of the True Autumn and True Summer palettes?

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Faces often associated with the True Autumn palette include Jessica Chastain, Susan Sarandon and Debra Messing. Examples linked to the True Summer palette include Emily Blunt, Kate Middleton and Allison Williams. These examples are illustrative — your own colouring is the most reliable guide.

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