UndertonaSeason comparison
Light Spring vs Light Summer
Light Spring: Delicate, warm and fresh: think a sunlit morning, not a heatwave. Light Summer: Airy, cool and gentle, like a watercolor sky.
Light Spring
Light Summer
At a glance
| Light Spring | Light Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Defining quality | Light | Light |
| Undertone | neutral warm | neutral cool |
| Depth | light | light |
| Chroma | medium | medium |
| Contrast | low | low |
| Best neutrals | Ivory, Light camel, Warm light grey | Soft white, Light grey, Rose beige |
| Signature lipstick | Peach nude | Soft rose |
| Best hair color | Golden blonde | Ash blonde |
How to tell them apart
- Both are light seasons, so the question is not whether your coloring is light but which secondary quality leads: warm for Light Spring or cool for Light Summer.
- Undertone: Light Spring is neutral warm and Light Summer is neutral cool. Hold peach and powder blue under your chin in daylight; the one that evens out your skin points to your season.
- Metals: Light Spring suits light yellow gold, rose gold and polished brass, while Light Summer suits silver, white gold, platinum and soft rose gold.
Colors both seasons can wear
These shades sit close to both palettes, so they are safe while you decide.
- Mint#98E2C6
- Light aqua#7FD8D2
- Periwinkle#9EAAE8
- Ivory#FFF4E0
- Warm light grey#C9C1B6
- Stone#BFB3A1
- Light warm navy#4F5E80
Light Spring colors
- Peach#FFC4A3
- Light coral#F88379
- Apricot#FBBE8C
- Buttercup#F6D55C
- Warm pink#F4A09C
- Mint#98E2C6
- Light aqua#7FD8D2
- Light turquoise#5FCFC7
- Periwinkle#9EAAE8
- Spring green#B5D98C
- Soft coral red#EE6F5E
- Light violet#B9A3E3
Light Summer colors
- Powder blue#B0C8E8
- Lavender#C4B5E0
- Soft pink#F2B8C6
- Rose pink#E89AB0
- Periwinkle#A5B4E6
- Sky blue#9CC3E6
- Soft aqua#8FD1D0
- Cool mint#A8DCC6
- Lilac#C8A2C8
- Light raspberry#D6608A
- Pale lemon#F3EDA0
- Soft teal#6FB3B8
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Light Spring and Light Summer?
Both are light seasons, so the question is not whether your coloring is light but which secondary quality leads: warm for Light Spring or cool for Light Summer.
Which colors can both Light Spring and Light Summer wear?
Mint, Light aqua, Periwinkle, Ivory, Warm light grey, Stone, Light warm navy sit close to both palettes, so they are safe choices while you decide.
Can a Light Spring be mistaken for a Light Summer?
Yes, they are common mix-ups because they share traits. Compare how black and black look near your face: each season's worst color is the other's clue.