Winter · Cool
Winter Soft
A soft winter tone with an even layer of cool lavender gray
The lowest-saturation winter palette. Slightly toned-down cool colors like gray lavender and slate blue suit you well. When wearing black, keep it a little away from your face and add icy gray around the neckline.
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Signature colors
- Gray Lavender
- Soft Plum
- Cool Rose
- Gray Blue
- Slate Blue
- Icy Blue
- Dusty Berry
- Gray Teal
- Icy Lavender
- Dusty Mauve
Best colors
- Gray Lavender
- Gray Blue
- Gray Teal
Neutrals
- Icy Gray
- Silver Gray
- Charcoal
- Navy
Colors to keep away from your face
- Mustard
- Rust
- Salmon
Typical features
- Cool, clear skin and calm eyes
- Muted cool colors flatter your complexion
- Warm orange tones make your face look sallow
Often confused with
Winter Soft vs Summer Mute
| Winter Soft | Summer Mute | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Gray Lavender, Soft Plum, Cool Rose | Dusty Rose, Mauve, Gray Lavender |
| Best colors | Gray Lavender, Gray Blue, Gray Teal | Dusty Rose, Slate Blue, Gray Teal |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Mustard, Rust, Salmon | Mustard, Burnt Orange, Golden Amber |
Winter Soft vs Winter True
| Winter Soft | Winter True | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Gray Lavender, Soft Plum, Cool Rose | True Red, Fuchsia, Magenta |
| Best colors | Gray Lavender, Gray Blue, Gray Teal | True Red, Royal Blue, Emerald |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Mustard, Rust, Salmon | Mustard, Rust, Terracotta |
Questions about Winter Soft
Is Winter Soft warm or cool?
Winter Soft is a Winter tone, on the Cool side.
Which colors suit Winter Soft best?
Gray Lavender, Gray Blue, Gray Teal. Start with these near your face — tops, scarves and lips.
Which colors should Winter Soft keep away from the face?
Mustard, Rust, Salmon. If you love them, wear them away from the face, like trousers, bags or shoes.
How is Winter Soft different from Summer Mute?
Winter Soft centers on Gray Lavender, Soft Plum, Cool Rose, while Summer Mute centers on Dusty Rose, Mauve, Gray Lavender. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.
How is Winter Soft different from Winter True?
Winter Soft centers on Gray Lavender, Soft Plum, Cool Rose, while Winter True centers on True Red, Fuchsia, Magenta. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.