Cool Summer
Cool Summer is the coolest of the Summer seasons with distinctly cool, blue-based undertones. You look elegant in soft, cool colors with blue or pink bases.
Your Color Season Characteristics
- Distinctly cool undertones
- Pink or blue-based skin
- Eyes often blue, gray, or cool green
- Ash brown or cool-toned hair
- Medium contrast in coloring
- Elegant, refined appearance
Your Best Colors
Colors to Wear
Colors to Avoid
Your Neutrals
These are your best neutrals for basics and building outfits.
Accent Colors
Use these colors for pops of color in accessories or statement pieces.
Makeup & Hair Tips
Makeup Tips
- Pink or plum blush
- Cool gray, plum, and blue-gray eyeshadows
- Raspberry or blue-pink lipstick
- Black or charcoal mascara
- Cool pink or neutral foundation
Hair Color Tips
- Ash brown
- Cool dark brown
- Avoid warm highlights
- Blue-black can work
Best Metal: Silver, platinum, white gold
Celebrity Style Inspiration
These celebrities are Cool Summers you can look to for color inspiration:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Cool Summer wear warm colors?
Cool Summer should avoid most warm colors as they clash with cool undertones. Instead, opt for cool versions of any color (blue-red vs orange-red).
Is Cool Summer the same as Winter?
No, Cool Summer has softer, more muted coloring while Winter has high contrast and clarity. Cool Summer looks better in grayed or dusty versions of cool colors.
Other Summer Subtypes
Light Summer
Light Summer is characterized by delicate, cool undertones with light, soft coloring. You have an ethereal, refined appearance that glows in soft, muted, cool colors.
Learn MoreSoft Summer
Soft Summer is characterized by muted, neutral-cool coloring with low to medium contrast. You look harmonious in soft, dusty colors that match your gentle coloring.
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