Summer · Cool
Summer Light
A light, cool palette of soft, powdery shades
Built around light, cool colors. Keep pale shades like powder blue, lavender, and light rose pink near your face, and when choosing white, start with soft white before stark white. Use deep colors sparingly, and pair them with light gray to keep the look light.
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Signature colors
- Powder Blue
- Lavender
- Periwinkle
- Rose Pink
- Dusty Rose
- Lilac
- Mint
- Soft Teal
- Icy Pink
- Light Raspberry
Best colors
- Powder Blue
- Rose Pink
- Mint
Neutrals
- Soft White
- Light Gray
- Gray Blue
- Taupe
Colors to keep away from your face
- Mustard
- Rust
- Burnt Orange
Typical features
- Cool, fair skin and soft eyes
- Pale colors make your complexion look clearer
- Deep black can feel heavy
Often confused with
Summer Light vs Spring Light
| Summer Light | Spring Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Powder Blue, Lavender, Periwinkle | Light Coral, Peach, Apricot |
| Best colors | Powder Blue, Rose Pink, Mint | Light Coral, Buttercup Yellow, Turquoise |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Mustard, Rust, Burnt Orange | Charcoal Gray, Plum Black, Midnight Navy |
Summer Light vs Summer Mute Light
| Summer Light | Summer Mute Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Powder Blue, Lavender, Periwinkle | Dusty Rose, Mauve, Soft Lavender |
| Best colors | Powder Blue, Rose Pink, Mint | Dusty Rose, Powder Blue, Gray Teal |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Mustard, Rust, Burnt Orange | Burnt Orange, Brick, Copper |
Questions about Summer Light
Is Summer Light warm or cool?
Summer Light is a Summer tone, on the Cool side.
Which colors suit Summer Light best?
Powder Blue, Rose Pink, Mint. Start with these near your face — tops, scarves and lips.
Which colors should Summer Light keep away from the face?
Mustard, Rust, Burnt Orange. If you love them, wear them away from the face, like trousers, bags or shoes.
How is Summer Light different from Spring Light?
Summer Light centers on Powder Blue, Lavender, Periwinkle, while Spring Light centers on Light Coral, Peach, Apricot. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.
How is Summer Light different from Summer Mute Light?
Summer Light centers on Powder Blue, Lavender, Periwinkle, while Summer Mute Light centers on Dusty Rose, Mauve, Soft Lavender. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.