UndertonaMost flattering shades
Soft ash brown
Matches your muted coloring naturally.
#7E6F63
Mushroom brown
Cool neutral, never brassy.
#8A7C70
Dark ash blonde
Brightens without harsh contrast.
#9C8C79
Rose brown
A soft hint of rosiness that flatters cool skin.
#8C6E66
Soft balayage
Blended pieces add light while keeping contrast low.
#B3A38F
Coloring tips
- Choose blended balayage over stark highlights.
- Avoid going very dark: it creates contrast your features do not have.
- Silver grey often looks elegant on Soft Summers; blend it with ash lowlights.
Hair colors to avoid
- Jet black
- Bright copper
- Brassy golden blonde
Soft Summer hair color FAQ
What is the best hair color for Soft Summer?
Soft ash brown and mushroom brown are the most flattering for most Soft Summers. Matches your muted coloring naturally.
What hair colors should Soft Summer avoid?
Jet black, Bright copper, Brassy golden blonde. They fight the neutral cool undertone or low contrast of Soft Summer coloring.
How should Soft Summer handle grey hair?
Silver grey often looks elegant on Soft Summers; blend it with ash lowlights.
Not sure you are Soft Summer?
These seasons share a quality with Soft Summer and are the most common mix-ups.
Soft Autumn
Warm, muted and earthy, like a hazy golden afternoon.
Light Summer
Airy, cool and gentle, like a watercolor sky.
Cool Summer
Cool, calm and elegant, with soft blue-based color.
Side by side: Soft Summer vs Soft Autumn · Cool Summer vs Soft Summer · Light Summer vs Soft Summer