Color Palette Comparison
Soft Summer vs True Spring
The Key Difference
The fundamental difference is temperature: Soft Summer is cool-toned while True Spring is warm-toned. This affects which undertones in clothing will harmonize with your skin.
At a Glance
Soft Summer
Soft Summer sits between Summer and Autumn, the most muted of all seasons. Soft Summers have low contrast with gently cool coloring, suiting the softest, most grayed colors.
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
Soft Summer
Medium Navy
Teal
Plum
Steel Gray
Muted Rose
Ocean Blue
Raspberry
Cool Spruce
True Spring
Coral
Golden Yellow
Turquoise
Warm Poppy
Jade
Amber
Orange
Azure
Understanding the Characteristics
Soft Summer
Cool-Neutral
Your undertones lean cool but aren't purely blue-based. This neutral quality gives you some flexibility, but warmth should always be subtle.
The Most Muted
Of all twelve seasons, you have the softest coloring. Bright colors look garish on you; your palette is hushed, grayed, and sophisticated.
Blended Features
There's little contrast between your hair, skin, and eyes—they flow together. Your colors should mirror this seamless quality.
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
Soft Summer
Best For
Neutral-cool undertones
Soft, muted eye colors
Medium brown hair with ash tones
Skin that's neither very warm nor very cool
Avoid
Bright colors
Warm orange
High contrast combinations
Pure white
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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