What's the difference between Spring and Summer color seasons?

Spring and Summer are both light seasons, but Spring is warm (yellow undertone) while Summer is cool (pink undertone). Springs glow in coral, peach, and golden yellow; Summers shine in dusty rose, lavender, and powder blue. Both should avoid heavy darks like black.

Spring and Summer often confuse people because both have light coloring overall — but their undertone temperature is opposite, and that single trait flips their entire palette.

Spring is warm-light: yellow/peach undertone, golden or strawberry hair, warm-leaning eye colors. Best colors are clear and warm: coral, peach, golden yellow, light turquoise, warm cream.

Summer is cool-light: pink/blue undertone, ash blonde or cool brown hair, blue/gray/cool eyes. Best colors are soft and cool: dusty rose, lavender, powder blue, sage, cool gray.

Quick test: hold a sheet of warm gold fabric next to a sheet of icy silver. If gold makes your skin glow, you're Spring. If silver flatters more, you're Summer.

Both can wear navy, denim, and ivory — but the exact shade matters. Springs need warmer ivory and brighter navy; Summers need cooler ivory and softer navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I be Spring with cool eyes?

Yes — eye color matters less than overall undertone. Springs can have any eye color.

Are Light Spring and Light Summer interchangeable?

No. They share the 'light' depth but differ in temperature. Wearing the wrong one washes you out.

Which is more common?

True Summer is more common in Northern European populations; True Spring is more common in mixed-undertone populations.

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