Color Analysis Guide / Summer
Cool Summer
Distinctly cool, elegant, and composed
Cool Summer, also called True Summer, is the purest expression of the Summer season. These individuals have distinctly cool undertones with medium depth and moderate contrast. Their coloring has a noticeable coolness — skin with blue or pink undertones, ashy hair, and cool-toned eyes. Cool Summers are most flattered by medium-depth cool colors that are neither too light nor too dark.
Characteristics — Cool Summer
undertone
Strongly cool (blue, pink, rosy)
depth
Medium — balanced depth, not extreme
chroma
Medium — slightly muted but not dusty
contrast
Medium — some distinction between features
Best Colors for Cool Summer
These colors harmonize with your natural coloring and make your skin look vibrant.
Steel Blue
#8BAAB7
Orchid
#C0A1C1
Dusty Blue
#96ADC8
Cool Berry
#8E4585
Teal
#008B8B
Cool Rose
#C08081
Soft Navy
#3B5998
Cool Plum
#7B3F6C
Sage Blue
#7EB8C9
Raspberry
#E30B5C
Cool Summer Neutrals
Build your wardrobe foundation with these neutral shades.
Cool Gray
#708090
Navy
#2F4F6F
Cool Cocoa
#6B5B5B
Blue-Gray
#8F9BA8
Colors Cool Summer Should Avoid
These colors can make your complexion look washed out, sallow, or tired.
Orange
Warm Yellow
Rust
Warm Brown
Warm Coral
Cool Summer Makeup Guide
Lips
Cool pink, berry, plum, mauve, raspberry
Eyes
Cool gray, silver, taupe, soft plum, navy
Blush
Cool pink, soft berry, mauve
Foundation
Cool with pink or blue undertone
Best Hair Colors for Cool Summer
Recommended
- ✓ Cool brown
- ✓ Ash brunette
- ✓ Cool dark blonde
- ✓ Mocha
- ✓ Cool burgundy highlights
Avoid
- ✕ Golden blonde
- ✕ Warm copper
- ✕ Rich auburn
- ✕ Warm chestnut
Cool Summer Fashion & Wardrobe
- →Stick to cool-toned colors in medium depth — avoid anything warm or earthy
- →Navy, cool gray, and blue-gray are your power neutrals
- →Cool jewel tones like teal, berry, and plum are excellent accent colors
- →Monochromatic cool-toned outfits look very polished on you
- →Choose cool metallics (silver, pewter) for accessories and hardware
Cool Summer Jewelry & Accessories
Best metals & stones: Silver, white gold, platinum, sapphire, amethyst, aquamarine
Cool Summer Celebrity Examples
These celebrities are commonly typed as Cool Summer:
Cool Summer FAQ
What is Cool Summer?
Cool Summer, also called True Summer, is the purest expression of the Summer season. These individuals have distinctly cool undertones with medium depth and moderate contrast. Their coloring has a noticeable coolness — skin with blue or pink undertones, ashy hair, and cool-toned eyes. Cool Summers are most flattered by medium-depth cool colors that are neither too light nor too dark.
What colors look best on Cool Summer?
Steel Blue, Orchid, Dusty Blue, Cool Berry, Teal
What colors should Cool Summer avoid?
Orange, Warm Yellow, Rust, Warm Brown, Warm Coral
What makeup suits Cool Summer?
Cool pink, berry, plum, mauve, raspberry. Cool gray, silver, taupe, soft plum, navy. Cool pink, soft berry, mauve. Cool with pink or blue undertone.
What celebrities are Cool Summer?
Jennifer Aniston, Emily Blunt, Duchess Kate
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