True SummervsDark Autumn
Compare undertones, contrast levels, and styling strategies to discover which palette brings out your natural beauty
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.
Key Characteristics
- Purely Cool Undertones
- Medium Contrast
- Graceful & Composed
Celebrity Inspiration
Dark Autumn
The Dark Autumn palette is rich, deep, and dramatic. If you're a Dark Autumn, you have bold features with deep warm undertones that can handle the most intense autumn colors. Your best colors are dark, warm, and sophisticated.
Key Characteristics
- Deep Warm Undertones
- Rich & Dramatic
- Mysterious & Sophisticated
Celebrity Inspiration
Complete Color Palettes
Explore every shade in detail
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
Dark Autumn
Deep Mahogany
A rich, dark reddish-brown
Burnt Umber
A deep, warm brown
Forest Green
A deep, dark green
Rich Cognac
A warm, deep brown
Deep Burgundy
A rich, dark red
Dark Teal
A deep blue-green
All Characteristics
Comprehensive breakdown of each palette
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.
Dark Autumn
Deep Warm Undertones
Your skin has rich, golden undertones that harmonize beautifully with deep, warm colors.
Rich & Dramatic
You have the depth to carry the most intense autumn colors with sophisticated elegance.
Mysterious & Sophisticated
Your coloring creates an aura of mystery and depth that's both commanding and elegant.
Celebrity Inspiration
Famous personalities for each palette
True Summer
Dark Autumn
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