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True Summer Color Palette

The True Summer seasonal color palette brings muted, cool colors that create a sophisticated, harmonious look. If you have cool undertones and soft, muted coloring, these shades will make you look effortlessly elegant.

Summer colors have that gentle, muted beauty we associate with lazy summer days. With cool undertones and soft, muted colors, Summer palettes range from delicate pastels to sophisticated deeper tones. It's like summer skies and subtle flower gardens - all about that perfect balance between coolness and softness.

summer season

Primary Colors

Dusty Rose

Sage

Slate Blue

Mauve

Sand

Taupe

Smoky Blue

Dusty Lavender

Moss Green

Rosewood

Slate Gray

Dusty Teal

Neutral Colors

Soft Grey

Dove Grey

Soft White

Misty Taupe

Complementary Colors

Dusty Rose

Muted Lilac

Faded Blue

Soft Moss

Colors to Avoid

Bright Red

Warm Mustard

Dark Chocolate

Pure Black

True Summer Outfit Ideas

Below are a few stylelish outfit ideas for true summer seasonal palettes. These outfits are meant purely to serve as inspiration to show you what you can do with your color palette.

Summer Garden Party

Summer Garden Party

A delicate dusty rose midi dress with ruffled sleeves, complemented by a pair of sage green espadrille wedges and a misty taupe straw tote bag.

Beach Getaway

Beach Getaway

A breezy soft white linen shirt dress paired with a faded blue denim jacket and soft moss green sandals for a casual yet chic coastal vibe.

Brunch Date

Brunch Date

A muted lilac floral blouse tucked into high-waisted slate blue trousers, finished with dove grey ballet flats and a taupe crossbody bag.

Office Professional

Office Professional

A sleek smoky blue blazer over a crisp soft white blouse, paired with a mauve pencil skirt and nude pumps for a polished and sophisticated look.

Weekend Errands

Weekend Errands

A relaxed sand-colored tank top layered under a denim jacket, paired with distressed faded blue jeans and taupe slip-on sneakers for a comfortable yet stylish ensemble.

Summer Wedding Guest

Summer Wedding Guest

An elegant mauve chiffon dress with a sweetheart neckline, complemented by dusty rose satin heels and a delicate sage green clutch.

Outdoor Concert

Outdoor Concert

A breezy soft moss green midi skirt paired with a muted lilac crop top and faded blue denim jacket, finished with tan leather sandals for a bohemian vibe.

Picnic in the Park

Picnic in the Park

A soft white eyelet sundress with a square neckline, paired with a smoky blue denim jacket and sage green espadrille flats for a casual and feminine look.

Casual Date Night

Casual Date Night

A slate blue chambray shirt tucked into high-waisted taupe linen shorts, paired with dusty rose slip-on sneakers and a crossbody bag for a relaxed yet stylish ensemble.

Summer Workday

Summer Workday

A crisp soft white blouse tucked into a mauve pencil skirt, paired with a sage green cardigan and nude pumps for a professional yet seasonal look.

Outdoor Barbecue

Outdoor Barbecue

A breezy mauve tank top paired with distressed faded blue denim shorts and tan leather sandals for a casual and comfortable summer gathering.

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaway

A lightweight sand-colored sweater dress with a v-neckline, paired with smoky blue suede ankle booties and a soft grey tote bag for a chic and cozy travel outfit.

Makeup & Styling Guide

Complete makeup and styling recommendations for True Summer Color Palette

Lipstick Shades

Perfect lipstick colors that complement your true coloring

  • Deep berry shades
  • Cool-toned reds
  • Rich burgundy
  • Plum and wine colors

Eyeshadow Palette

Eyeshadow colors that enhance your natural beauty

  • Cool-toned browns
  • Deep purples and plums
  • Navy and charcoal
  • Cool metallics

Hair Color Ideas

Hair colors that work beautifully with your palette

  • Deep brunette shades
  • Cool-toned highlights
  • Rich auburn
  • Cool blonde tones

True Summer Celebrities

These celebrities are known to have true summer color palette.

Alexis Bledel wearing True Summer colors

Alexis Bledel

Meryl Streep wearing True Summer colors

Meryl Streep

Emily Blunt wearing True Summer colors

Emily Blunt

Nicole Kidman wearing True Summer colors

Nicole Kidman

Rachel McAdams wearing True Summer colors

Rachel McAdams

Claire Danes wearing True Summer colors

Claire Danes

Naomi Watts wearing True Summer colors

Naomi Watts

Helen Mirren wearing True Summer colors

Helen Mirren

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