Color Palette Comparison
Light Summer vs True Spring
The Key Difference
The fundamental difference is temperature: Light Summer is cool-toned while True Spring is warm-toned. This affects which undertones in clothing will harmonize with your skin.
At a Glance
Light Summer
Light Summer is the softest and most delicate of the cool seasons. With cool undertones and light, muted coloring, Light Summers have an ethereal quality that suits soft, dusty pastels.
True Spring
True Spring is the quintessential warm season—vibrant, clear, and golden. True Springs have medium contrast with distinctly warm coloring that comes alive in saturated, clear warm hues.
The Palettes
Light Summer
Powder Pink
Misty Blue
Seafoam
Lilac
Soft Lavender
Powder Blue
Rose Quartz
Mint
True Spring
Coral
Golden Yellow
Turquoise
Warm Poppy
Jade
Amber
Orange
Azure
Understanding the Characteristics
Light Summer
Cool Undertones
There's a subtle rose or blue quality to your coloring—a coolness that makes warm, golden tones feel discordant against your skin.
Ethereal Lightness
Your coloring has a soft-focus, almost dreamlike quality. Heavy or saturated colors overwhelm this delicate balance.
Gentle Contrast
Your features blend harmoniously rather than contrasting sharply. Your palette should echo this softness—no harsh lines or bold statements.
True Spring
Distinctly Warm
Warmth is the defining quality of your coloring. Your skin, eyes, and hair all carry golden or peachy notes—cool colors simply don't resonate with your natural palette.
Clear & Bright
There's nothing muted about True Spring. Your colors need clarity and vibrancy—dusty or grayed tones will make you look tired rather than radiant.
Medium Contrast
You have enough contrast to wear bold colors, but not so much that you need the extremes of black and white. Your sweet spot is rich, saturated warmth.
Who Wears It Best
Light Summer
Best For
Cool undertones
Light blue, gray, or soft green eyes
Ash blonde or light brown hair
Fair, pink-toned skin
Avoid
Black
Bright orange
Warm camel
High contrast colors
True Spring
Best For
Warm undertones
Green, hazel, or warm brown eyes
Red, auburn, or warm brown hair
Warm, peachy, or golden skin
Avoid
Muted colors
Dusty shades
Cool grays
Black
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