UndertonaSeason comparison
Cool Summer vs True Winter
Cool Summer: Cool, calm and elegant, with soft blue-based color. True Winter: Icy, crisp and pure: the coolest, clearest colors.
Cool Summer
True Winter
At a glance
| Cool Summer | True Winter | |
|---|---|---|
| Defining quality | Cool | Cool |
| Undertone | cool | cool |
| Depth | medium | medium |
| Chroma | medium | bright |
| Contrast | medium | high |
| Best neutrals | Soft white, Blue grey, Charcoal blue | Black, Pure white, Charcoal |
| Signature lipstick | Raspberry | Blue red |
| Best hair color | Cool mid brown | Cool dark brown |
How to tell them apart
- Both are cool seasons, so the question is not whether your coloring is cool but which secondary quality leads: soft for Cool Summer or bright for True Winter.
- Chroma: True Winter wears bright color and Cool Summer wears medium color. If saturated brights make your eyes sparkle, you are closer to True Winter; if they look loud and dusty shades look expensive, you are closer to Cool Summer.
- Contrast: Cool Summer has medium contrast and True Winter has high contrast between hair, skin and eyes. A black and white photo of your face makes contrast easy to judge.
- Metals: Cool Summer suits silver, platinum, white gold and pewter, while True Winter suits silver, platinum and white gold with a high shine.
Colors both seasons can wear
These shades sit close to both palettes, so they are safe while you decide.
- Soft white#F4F4F2
- Blue grey#8A96A3
Cool Summer colors
- Raspberry#B83A67
- Cool pink#E07BA1
- Watermelon#D6456B
- Soft plum#8E4A7E
- Periwinkle#7F8FD6
- Cornflower#6495ED
- Cool teal#3C8C9E
- Spruce#4E8A8B
- Lavender#B19CD9
- Powder blue#A3C1DA
- Soft fuchsia#C8508B
- Soft sapphire#3F5FA8
True Winter colors
- Cherry red#D2042D
- Royal blue#1F4FD1
- Emerald#009B77
- Magenta#C8007A
- Fuchsia#E0218A
- Sapphire#0F52BA
- Icy blue#D6ECF3
- Icy pink#F6D6E2
- Violet#6A2BA8
- Pine#01796F
- Icy lemon#F7F5B0
- Cobalt#0047AB
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Cool Summer and True Winter?
Both are cool seasons, so the question is not whether your coloring is cool but which secondary quality leads: soft for Cool Summer or bright for True Winter.
Which colors can both Cool Summer and True Winter wear?
Soft white, Blue grey sit close to both palettes, so they are safe choices while you decide.
Can a Cool Summer be mistaken for a True Winter?
Yes, they are common mix-ups because they share traits. Compare how orange and orange look near your face: each season's worst color is the other's clue.