Soft Summer
Soft Summer is the most muted of the summer seasons. The coloring is soft first and cool second: grey-green, grey-blue or soft hazel eyes, ash-brown to dark ash-blonde hair and neutral to slightly cool skin. Contrast is low. Greyed, blended, gentle colors make Soft Summers look elegant; bright, saturated colors overpower them.
Best colors
- Dusty rose
- Sage grey
- Soft teal
- Mauve
- Blue grey
- Pewter
- Soft plum
- Rose brown
- Oyster
Frequently asked questions
What colors should a Soft Summer avoid?
Avoid bright, clear and saturated colors — fuchsia, royal blue, bright orange, neon — and strong warm shades like mustard and rust. Pure black and white create too much contrast for soft coloring.
Can a Soft Summer wear black or white?
Swap black for charcoal, soft navy or deep taupe-grey, and optic white for oyster, soft white or light grey. The goal is to keep contrast gentle.
What hair colors suit a Soft Summer?
Ash brown, mushroom brown, soft ash blonde and dimensional balayage in cool beige tones. Avoid very bright golden, copper and jet black — they sharpen the contrast too much.
What's the difference between Soft Summer and Soft Autumn?
Both are muted and low-contrast. The difference is temperature: Soft Summer leans cool (dusty rose, blue-grey, silver), Soft Autumn leans warm (camel, olive, brushed gold). If cool grey flatters you more than cream, and lavender more than olive, you lean summer.
What metals and jewelry suit a Soft Summer?
Brushed silver, pewter, white gold and soft rose gold. Matte or brushed finishes suit Soft Summers better than high polish.
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