Summer · Cool
Summer Mute Dark
A soft, cool palette anchored by deep, muted blue-gray
A muted palette with slightly deeper shades. Choose tops in deeper shades like slate blue and deep mauve, and leave some breathing room beside your face with light gray. Gray navy or cocoa blends more softly with your complexion than pure black.
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Signature colors
- Deep Mauve
- Plum Gray
- Slate Blue
- Gray Navy
- Gray Teal
- Dusty Wine
- Deep Sage
- Deep Lavender
- Muddy Rose
- Smoky Blue
Best colors
- Deep Mauve
- Slate Blue
- Dusty Wine
Neutrals
- Light Gray
- Gray Blue
- Soft Navy
- Cocoa
Colors to keep away from your face
- Golden Amber
- Warm Ivory
- Mustard
Typical features
- Cool, medium-depth skin and deep eyes
- Deep grays balance your coloring
- Pale pastels alone look flat
Often confused with
Summer Mute Dark vs Autumn Mute
| Summer Mute Dark | Autumn Mute | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Deep Mauve, Plum Gray, Slate Blue | Mushroom Taupe, Deep Khaki, Olive |
| Best colors | Deep Mauve, Slate Blue, Dusty Wine | Olive, Brick, Deep Teal |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Golden Amber, Warm Ivory, Mustard | Icy Blue, Icy Mint, Pure White |
Summer Mute Dark vs Winter Dark
| Summer Mute Dark | Winter Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Deep Mauve, Plum Gray, Slate Blue | Burgundy, Deep Wine, Deep Plum |
| Best colors | Deep Mauve, Slate Blue, Dusty Wine | Burgundy, Midnight Navy, Deep Emerald |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Golden Amber, Warm Ivory, Mustard | Oatmeal, Warm Ivory, Salmon |
Questions about Summer Mute Dark
Is Summer Mute Dark warm or cool?
Summer Mute Dark is a Summer tone, on the Cool side.
Which colors suit Summer Mute Dark best?
Deep Mauve, Slate Blue, Dusty Wine. Start with these near your face — tops, scarves and lips.
Which colors should Summer Mute Dark keep away from the face?
Golden Amber, Warm Ivory, Mustard. If you love them, wear them away from the face, like trousers, bags or shoes.
How is Summer Mute Dark different from Autumn Mute?
Summer Mute Dark centers on Deep Mauve, Plum Gray, Slate Blue, while Autumn Mute centers on Mushroom Taupe, Deep Khaki, Olive. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.
How is Summer Mute Dark different from Winter Dark?
Summer Mute Dark centers on Deep Mauve, Plum Gray, Slate Blue, while Winter Dark centers on Burgundy, Deep Wine, Deep Plum. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.