Season comparison
Cool Summer vs Soft Summer.
Both are cool, muted Summers. Cool Summer stays more clearly cool, dusty blues and roses. Soft Summer is greyer and more neutral, blurring toward the muted Autumn line, so its colours read softer and hazier still.
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At a glance
The difference.
You're likely Cool Summer
…if your undertone reads cool, your depth is medium-low, and you glow in cool rose and cool navy.
You're likely Soft Summer
…if your undertone reads cool-neutral, your depth is low-medium, and you glow in dusty rose and stone grey.
The coloring
Feature by feature.
Cool Summer vs Soft Summer
Common questions.
What is the difference between Cool Summer and Soft Summer?+
Both are cool, muted Summers. Cool Summer stays more clearly cool, dusty blues and roses. Soft Summer is greyer and more neutral, blurring toward the muted Autumn line, so its colours read softer and hazier still.
How do I know if I'm a Cool Summer or a Soft Summer?+
Compare your skin's undertone and depth against each. Cool Summer: Cool pink, rosy, cool neutral. Soft Summer: Cool-neutral, muted rose, may look 'tired' in bright colors. Drape both palettes near your face, the right one evens your skin; the wrong one casts shadow or dullness.
Can you be both Cool Summer and Soft Summer?+
No, you sit in one season, but as adjacent neighbours these two share part of their palette, so the overlap colors are safe either way. Your best version comes from the one that matches your undertone and depth exactly.
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