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Light Summer Color Palette
Complete Light Summer color palette with best colors, makeup shades, hair colors, and celebrity examples. Soft, delicate cool tones for your coloring.
Summer colors have that gentle, muted beauty we associate with lazy summer days. With cool undertones and soft, muted colors, Summer palettes range from delicate pastels to sophisticated deeper tones. It's like summer skies and subtle flower gardens - all about that perfect balance between coolness and softness.
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Primary Colors
HEX codes for Light Summer palette
Misty Blue
#B4CFEC
Powder Pink
#FFD1DC
Seafoam
#B5EAD7
Lilac
#C8A2C8
Peach Pink
#FFDAB9
Buttercream
#FFF1C1
Soft Lavender
#E6E6FA
Powder Blue
#B0E0E6
Mint
#98FF98
Rose Quartz
#F7CAC9
Sky Blue
#87CEEB
Pale Periwinkle
#CCCCFF
Neutral Colors
Silver Grey
Light Taupe
Pale Ivory
Soft White
Complementary Colors
Lilac
Powder Blue
Soft Mint
Soft Pink
Colors to Avoid
Black
Dark Navy
Bright Orange
Warm Camel
If these "avoid" colors actually look good on you, or if Light Summer's best colors feel off, you may be a different Summer subtype.
Verify your season with photo analysisWhat a Full Light Summer Analysis Includes
+ 44 more personalized colors
- Complete seasonal palette (50+ colors with hex codes)
- Best neutrals + accent colors for your specific coloring
- Jewelry metal recommendations (gold, silver, rose gold)
- Makeup shades that enhance your features
- Hair color guidance
Light Summer Outfit Ideas
Below are a few stylish outfit ideas for light summer seasonal palettes. These outfits are meant purely to serve as inspiration to show you what you can do with your color palette.
Romantic Day
Powder blue maxi dress with soft pink cardigan and pearl accessories, finished with nude ballet flats.
Office Elegance
Lavender blazer over a light periwinkle blouse with dove gray trousers and silver jewelry.
Beach Walk
Soft rose linen shirt dress with sky blue espadrilles and a woven straw bag.
Tea Time
Light mauve wrap top with seafoam green midi skirt and silver sandals.
These outfits work best if your undertone truly matches Light Summer. If these colors feel "off" when you try them, you may be a neighboring season.
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Best Makeup Colors for Light Summer
Lipstick, eyeshadow, and blush shades that enhance your natural coloring
Light Summer coloring is delicate, cool, and soft. Your makeup should enhance this natural softness rather than overpower it. Think soft rose lips, cool taupe eyeshadow, and pink-toned blush. Heavy, warm, or overly saturated makeup will look harsh against your cool, light complexion. The goal is to look polished but natural - like the prettiest version of yourself, not like you're wearing obvious makeup.
Best Lipstick Shades for Light Summer
These lip colors will make your complexion glow and complement your natural undertone.
Soft Pink
Dusty Rose
Light Mauve
Cool Nude
Soft Berry
Light Summer Eyeshadow Palette
Build your perfect eyeshadow palette with these flattering shades.
Soft Lavender
Cool Taupe
Dusty Pink
Soft Grey
Powder Blue
Muted Mauve
Blush Shades
Soft Pink
Light Rose
Cool Peach
Bronzer & Contour
Cool Taupe
Soft Contour
Best Jewelry Metals for Light Summer
Best Metals
Rose Gold
Soft Silver
White Gold
Metals to Avoid
Yellow Gold
Brass
Best Hair Colors for Light Summer
Hair color guide from ideal shades to colors to avoid
Light Summers look most harmonious with ash-toned hair colors in light to medium depths. Cool blonde, ash brown, and mushroom tones complement your cool undertone beautifully. The key is avoiding warmth - golden blonde, caramel highlights, and copper tones will clash with your natural coloring and make your skin look sallow or pink.
Light Summer Hair Color Guide
✓ Ideal Hair Colors
Ash Blonde
Light Ash Brown
Cool Blonde
Soft Mushroom
○ Can Also Work
Platinum Blonde
Cool Light Brown
Soft Bronde
✓ Best Highlights
Cool Blonde
Ash Highlights
✗ Colors to Avoid
Golden Blonde
Warm Auburn
Copper
Jet Black
○ Lowlight Options
Soft Ash Brown
Cool Taupe
Light Summer Styling Tips
- Keep everything soft and muted - avoid anything too bright or harsh
- Cool-toned pinks and mauves are more flattering than warm corals
- Your best look is effortless and delicate, not dramatic
- Rose gold jewelry complements your coloring beautifully
- Avoid heavy bronzer - a soft cool-toned contour is better
Not sure if these makeup colors are right for you? If Light Summer shades feel "off" when you try them, you may be a different season.
Verify your season with photo analysisHow to Know If You're Really Light Summer
Light Summer has a soft, cool, and ethereal quality. If you're wondering whether you're a Light Summer, look for these characteristics.
Signs You're Light Summer
- Your skin has cool pink or neutral undertones, not golden or peachy
- You look better in soft colors than bright or bold ones
- Silver jewelry is more flattering than gold
- Soft, muted colors make you look elegant; bright colors overwhelm you
- You likely have light eyes with cool tones (blue, grey, cool green)
- Your natural hair color is probably ash blonde or light ash brown
Common Confusion
Light Summer is most often confused with Light Spring. Both are light and delicate, but Summer has cool undertones while Spring has warm. If gold jewelry looks better than silver, you're likely a Light Spring.
Hold a warm peach and a cool pink near your face. Light Summers look healthier and more vibrant with the cool pink, while Light Springs look better with the warm peach.
Shopping Tips for Light Summer
- Look for 'dusty,' 'soft,' and 'muted' in color descriptions - these are your friends
- Your best neutrals are soft grey, cool taupe, and light navy
- Rose, lavender, and powder blue are signature Light Summer colors
- Avoid anything described as 'warm,' 'golden,' or 'sunny'
Frequently Asked Questions About Light Summer
Can Light Summer wear white?
Yes, but soft white or off-white with cool undertones works better than stark pure white. Pure white can look harsh against Light Summer's delicate coloring. Look for whites described as 'soft white' or 'cool white.'
What lipstick colors suit Light Summer?
Soft pink, dusty rose, light mauve, and cool nude shades are most flattering. Avoid warm corals, oranges, and anything with obvious yellow undertones. Your lipstick should have a cool or neutral base.
Can Light Summer wear black?
Pure black is often too harsh for Light Summer's delicate coloring. Soft charcoal, navy, or deep grey are better alternatives. If you must wear black, keep it as a small accent rather than a main color near your face.
What hair color should Light Summer avoid?
Avoid warm tones like golden blonde, caramel, copper, and warm auburn. These will clash with your cool undertone. Also avoid going too dark - deep browns and black can be too heavy for your light, soft coloring.
Light Summer Celebrities
These celebrities are known to have light summer color palette.
Angelina Jolie
Sarah Jessica Parker
Ellen Pompeo
Emily Blunt
Amanda Peet
Jennifer Garner
Michelle Pfeiffer
Kirsten Dunst
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