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Seasonal color analysis

The 12 color seasons

Every season is defined by one dominant quality: light, warm, bright, cool, soft or deep. Find yours below, or take the quiz to narrow it down.

Spring

Light Spring

Light · Delicate, warm and fresh: think a sunlit morning, not a heatwave.

Warm Spring

Warm · Pure, sunny warmth with clear, lively color.

Bright Spring

Bright · Vivid, sparkling and high contrast, with a warm heart.

Summer

Light Summer

Light · Airy, cool and gentle, like a watercolor sky.

Cool Summer

Cool · Cool, calm and elegant, with soft blue-based color.

Soft Summer

Soft · Muted, misty and sophisticated, cool leaning but never icy.

Autumn

Soft Autumn

Soft · Warm, muted and earthy, like a hazy golden afternoon.

Warm Autumn

Warm · Rich, golden and spicy: the full warmth of autumn leaves.

Deep Autumn

Deep · Deep, warm and dramatic, with rich spice-market color.

Winter

Deep Winter

Deep · Dark, cool and striking, with jewel toned drama.

True Winter

Cool · Icy, crisp and pure: the coolest, clearest colors.

Bright Winter

Bright · Electric, clear and high contrast, with a cool edge.

Color season basics

What is seasonal color analysis?

Seasonal color analysis groups natural coloring into seasons based on three qualities: undertone (warm or cool), depth (light or deep) and chroma (bright or soft). Colors that share your qualities make your skin look even and your eyes brighter.

Why are there 12 seasons instead of 4?

The original four seasons were split into three each by their dominant quality. For example, Summer became Light Summer, Cool Summer and Soft Summer. Twelve seasons give more accurate palettes, especially for people between two of the original four.

How do I find my color season?

Start with your undertone, then judge whether your coloring is light or deep and bright or soft. The free color analysis quiz walks through those questions, and comparing flattering and unflattering colors side by side in daylight confirms the result.

Can my color season change?

Your underlying coloring stays the same, but hair color, tanning and aging can shift which neighboring season looks best. Many people move toward a softer sister season as their hair greys.