UndertonaSeason comparison
Soft Summer vs Soft Autumn
Soft Summer: Muted, misty and sophisticated, cool leaning but never icy. Soft Autumn: Warm, muted and earthy, like a hazy golden afternoon.
Soft Summer
Soft Autumn
At a glance
| Soft Summer | Soft Autumn | |
|---|---|---|
| Defining quality | Soft | Soft |
| Undertone | neutral cool | neutral warm |
| Depth | medium | medium |
| Chroma | muted | muted |
| Contrast | low | low |
| Best neutrals | Soft white, Taupe grey, Cocoa | Oatmeal, Warm taupe, Mushroom |
| Signature lipstick | Rosy nude | Warm nude |
| Best hair color | Soft ash brown | Soft golden brown |
How to tell them apart
- Both are soft seasons, so the question is not whether your coloring is soft but which secondary quality leads: cool for Soft Summer or warm for Soft Autumn.
- Undertone: Soft Summer is neutral cool and Soft Autumn is neutral warm. Hold dusty rose and sage under your chin in daylight; the one that evens out your skin points to your season.
- Metals: Soft Summer suits pewter, brushed silver, rose gold and matte white gold, while Soft Autumn suits brushed gold, bronze, antique brass and rose gold.
Colors both seasons can wear
These shades sit close to both palettes, so they are safe while you decide.
- Sage#9CAF88
- Soft teal#5E8E8C
- Eucalyptus#7FA39A
- Rose brown#A07E7A
- Taupe grey#A79E94
- Cocoa#7A6660
Soft Summer colors
- Dusty rose#C99AA0
- Mauve#B784A7
- Soft plum#8D6A8A
- Slate blue#6A7FA0
- Sage#9CAF88
- Soft teal#5E8E8C
- Grey blue#8497B0
- Muted raspberry#A8506A
- Soft lavender#A99BBD
- Eucalyptus#7FA39A
- Rose brown#A07E7A
- Denim#6F8FAF
Soft Autumn colors
- Sage#9CAF88
- Muted olive#8A8B5C
- Dusty teal#5F8A86
- Soft terracotta#C27E62
- Muted salmon#D9967F
- Camel#C19A6B
- Soft mustard#C9A54B
- Moss#8A9A5B
- Dusty coral#C98B7E
- Soft teal blue#648C93
- Khaki#B5A77C
- Warm rose brown#A47966
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Soft Summer and Soft Autumn?
Both are soft seasons, so the question is not whether your coloring is soft but which secondary quality leads: cool for Soft Summer or warm for Soft Autumn.
Which colors can both Soft Summer and Soft Autumn wear?
Sage, Soft teal, Eucalyptus, Rose brown, Taupe grey, Cocoa sit close to both palettes, so they are safe choices while you decide.
Can a Soft Summer be mistaken for a Soft Autumn?
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.