Light Summer
Light Summer is the lightest of the summer seasons. The coloring is light first and cool second: blue, grey or light green eyes, ash-blonde to light brown hair and pink or neutral skin. Contrast between features is low. Soft, light and cool colors make Light Summers look fresh; dark or very warm colors overwhelm them.
Best colors
- Powder blue
- Lavender
- Rose pink
- Soft mint
- Dove grey
- Light periwinkle
- Soft white
- Light aqua
- Pale raspberry
Frequently asked questions
What colors should a Light Summer avoid?
Avoid dark and heavy colors — black, chocolate, burgundy — and very warm shades like orange, mustard and rust. Very bright neons are also too intense for light, delicate coloring.
Can a Light Summer wear black or white?
Black is too heavy — swap it for soft navy, slate or grey-blue. Pure white can work, but soft white or light grey is gentler near the face.
What hair colors suit a Light Summer?
Ash blonde, pearl blonde, light ash brown and soft beige blonde. Avoid golden, copper and very dark shades — they add warmth or contrast your coloring doesn't have.
What's the difference between Light Summer and Light Spring?
Both are light and low-contrast. The difference is temperature: Light Summer leans cool (rose, powder blue, silver), Light Spring leans warm (peach, ivory, gold). If rose pink flatters you more than peach, you lean summer.
What metals and jewelry suit a Light Summer?
Silver, white gold, platinum and soft rose gold. Pearls in white or pink tones are ideal. Heavy yellow gold can look brassy.
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