Summer · Cool
Summer Mute
A soft palette of medium-lightness colors with gray-violet undertones
A palette with low saturation and medium lightness. Gray-tinged colors like mauve, slate blue, and sage green complement your complexion. For patterns, choose ones with little contrast in lightness, and move strong contrast to shoes or bags.
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Signature colors
- Dusty Rose
- Mauve
- Gray Lavender
- Periwinkle Gray
- Slate Blue
- Gray Teal
- Sage Green
- Rose Brown
- Lilac Gray
- Soft Berry
Best colors
- Dusty Rose
- Slate Blue
- Gray Teal
Neutrals
- Light Gray
- Taupe
- Gray Blue
- Cocoa
Colors to keep away from your face
- Mustard
- Burnt Orange
- Golden Amber
Typical features
- Cool, rosy-gray skin and calm eyes
- Gray-tinged colors match your coloring
- Strong contrast makes your face look harsh
Often confused with
Summer Mute vs Autumn Mute Soft
| Summer Mute | Autumn Mute Soft | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Dusty Rose, Mauve, Gray Lavender | Soft Terracotta, Soft Camel, Soft Mustard |
| Best colors | Dusty Rose, Slate Blue, Gray Teal | Soft Terracotta, Olive, Gray Teal |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Mustard, Burnt Orange, Golden Amber | Fuchsia, Magenta, Blue-Based Red |
Summer Mute vs Summer Mute Light
| Summer Mute | Summer Mute Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Dusty Rose, Mauve, Gray Lavender | Dusty Rose, Mauve, Soft Lavender |
| Best colors | Dusty Rose, Slate Blue, Gray Teal | Dusty Rose, Powder Blue, Gray Teal |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Mustard, Burnt Orange, Golden Amber | Burnt Orange, Brick, Copper |
Questions about Summer Mute
Is Summer Mute warm or cool?
Summer Mute is a Summer tone, on the Cool side.
Which colors suit Summer Mute best?
Dusty Rose, Slate Blue, Gray Teal. Start with these near your face — tops, scarves and lips.
Which colors should Summer Mute keep away from the face?
Mustard, Burnt Orange, Golden Amber. If you love them, wear them away from the face, like trousers, bags or shoes.
How is Summer Mute different from Autumn Mute Soft?
Summer Mute centers on Dusty Rose, Mauve, Gray Lavender, while Autumn Mute Soft centers on Soft Terracotta, Soft Camel, Soft Mustard. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.
How is Summer Mute different from Summer Mute Light?
Summer Mute centers on Dusty Rose, Mauve, Gray Lavender, while Summer Mute Light centers on Dusty Rose, Mauve, Soft Lavender. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.