Light Summer is a Summer color season whose strongest trait is light and second trait is cool. Light Summers look best in light, cool and airy colors like powder blue, periwinkle and rose pink, and should avoid orange and mustard.
Light Summer characteristics
Every season is defined by its strongest trait. For Light Summer, that trait is light, followed by cool. That combination is what makes light, cool and airy colors look so natural on you.
| Trait | Light Summer |
|---|---|
| Hue (warm or cool) | Cool neutral |
| Value (light or deep) | Light |
| Chroma (bright or soft) | Soft to medium |
| Contrast | Low |
| Family | Summer |
Are you a Light Summer? Common traits
- Skin: Fair to light skin with a pink or neutral cool undertone.
- Hair: Ash blonde, pearl blonde or light ash brown.
- Eyes: Light blue, grey blue, soft green or light grey.
- Contrast: Low contrast.
These are tendencies, not rules. Seasons appear across every skin tone, which is why the quiz looks at undertone, depth and clarity together.
The best colors for Light Summer
These 12 shades form the core Light Summer palette. Tap any color to copy its hex code for shopping apps, Pinterest boards or your phone wallpaper.
How to wear them: put your best colors closest to your face: tops, scarves, collars and glasses. That is where color has the biggest effect.
Colors a Light Summer should avoid
These shades fight your natural light coloring. Near the face they can cast shadows, add redness or make you look tired. Wear them away from the face if you love them.
Light Summer neutrals and metals
Light Summer makeup
Match the temperature of your makeup to your season first, then the intensity. Lipstick try-on coming soon
Best hair colors for Light Summer
- Ash blonde
- Pearl blonde
- Light ash brown
- Soft beige blonde
Skip: Golden copper, brassy blonde and very dark shades. Hair color try-on coming soon
How to build a Light Summer wardrobe
- Use soft navy or grey instead of black for tailoring.
- Pastels are your power colors; wear them without apology.
- Choose silver jewelry and cool toned sunglasses frames.
Think you're a Light Summer?
Check in 2 minutes with the free quiz, then get your palette PDF by email.
Light Summer and its neighbouring seasons
If you are not sure, compare Light Summer with the seasons that share one of its traits.
Light Summer FAQ
What colors look best on a Light Summer?
Light Summers look best in light, cool and airy colors such as powder blue, periwinkle, lavender, rose pink, seafoam and cornflower. Their best neutrals are dove grey, soft navy, rose beige and light taupe.
What colors should a Light Summer avoid?
Light Summers should avoid orange, mustard, black and chocolate near the face, because they clash with light coloring.
Is Light Summer warm or cool?
Light Summer is cool neutral. Its strongest trait is light, so coolness matters, but light matters most.
What metal suits a Light Summer?
Silver, white gold and platinum.
How do I know if I am a Light Summer?
Light Summers often have fair to light skin with a pink or neutral cool undertone, ash blonde, pearl blonde or light ash brown hair and light blue, grey blue, soft green or light grey eyes. The fastest check is our free color analysis quiz.