Colors for
cool undertones.
Start by comparing blue-based rose, cool blue and cool gray. Coolness does not tell you whether light, deep, soft or bright color will be easiest.
A useful comparison
Compare a cool rose with a warm peach of similar depth and clarity. Repeat under neutral daylight.
One trait does not establish a season. Change temperature, depth and clarity separately, and keep the combinations you enjoy.
Use a consistent fabric testPalettes to explore
Light Summer
#A8EFDA
#80D7CF
#EBA0C7
#7EB5B7
Powder blue, pale rose and light lavender form gentle combinations. Favor coolness without turning every outfit icy or highly contrasted.
True Summer
#94C9FC
#99B2D0
#8496D8
#AF7499
Blue-based rose, misty blue and cool plum balance coolness with a softened finish. Cool grays can hold a wardrobe together without stark black-and-white contrast.
Soft Summer
#77CAD2
#72A2CB
#509084
#895B78
Dusty rose, blue-gray and muted pine share a quiet, cool cast. Layer neighboring depths so one very bright piece does not steal all the attention.
True Winter
#F687B9
#D06E93
#7C64D2
#A11A66
Blue-red, sapphire and clear emerald make a crisp, cool statement. Distinct light-and-dark combinations are often easier than blending many dusty middle tones.
Deep Winter
#7478BC
#8952A9
#9A1D77
#682349
Blackened berry, deep blue and cool emerald make substantial anchors. A pale cool detail can add definition without turning the whole outfit pastel.
Bright Winter
#FC88E0
#B567D2
#C65898
#854BC0
Vivid pink, brilliant blue and clear emerald bring sharp color definition. Give a bright accent a quiet background instead of muting the accent itself.
Keep the whole picture
Hair dye, cosmetic coverage and the surrounding clothes can change the balance of a look. The palette examples give you distinct directions to test; they do not restrict people with a shared feature to one family.
Collect more cluesFramework reference: The Concept Wardrobe. These trait suggestions and swatches are original and exploratory. Read the limitations.