Summer · Cool
Summer True
A classic cool palette balanced by clear rose and periwinkle
The palette at the center of the cool colors. Build your look around distinctly cool colors like rose and periwinkle, and finish with gray blue and soft navy. Hold yellow-tinged colors next to a cool color of the same lightness and see which one makes your complexion look clearer.
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Signature colors
- Rose
- Raspberry
- Cool Pink
- Periwinkle
- Steel Blue
- Lavender
- Soft Violet
- Mint
- Soft Teal
- Mauve
Best colors
- Rose
- Periwinkle
- Mint
Neutrals
- Soft White
- Light Gray
- Gray Blue
- Taupe
Colors to keep away from your face
- Mustard
- Rust
- Camel
Typical features
- Cool, rosy skin and bright, defined eyes
- Clearly cool colors are your baseline
- Colors with yellow undertones can make your complexion look sallow
Often confused with
Summer True vs Winter True
| Summer True | Winter True | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Rose, Raspberry, Cool Pink | True Red, Fuchsia, Magenta |
| Best colors | Rose, Periwinkle, Mint | True Red, Royal Blue, Emerald |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Mustard, Rust, Camel | Mustard, Rust, Terracotta |
Summer True vs Summer Bright
| Summer True | Summer Bright | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Rose, Raspberry, Cool Pink | Rose Pink, Raspberry, Periwinkle |
| Best colors | Rose, Periwinkle, Mint | Rose Pink, Raspberry, Teal |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Mustard, Rust, Camel | Mustard, Brick, Golden Amber |
Questions about Summer True
Is Summer True warm or cool?
Summer True is a Summer tone, on the Cool side.
Which colors suit Summer True best?
Rose, Periwinkle, Mint. Start with these near your face — tops, scarves and lips.
Which colors should Summer True keep away from the face?
Mustard, Rust, Camel. If you love them, wear them away from the face, like trousers, bags or shoes.
How is Summer True different from Winter True?
Summer True centers on Rose, Raspberry, Cool Pink, while Winter True centers on True Red, Fuchsia, Magenta. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.
How is Summer True different from Summer Bright?
Summer True centers on Rose, Raspberry, Cool Pink, while Summer Bright centers on Rose Pink, Raspberry, Periwinkle. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.