True Summer

True Summer colors to avoid

A color outside the palette is a styling problem you can solve, not something forbidden. Change where it sits or how much you use.

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.

Three shades to approach differently

Golden orange, yellow camel and harsh neon are warmer or louder than this cool, softened palette.

Yellow

Yellow#FFFF00

Distance 94.6 from the closest palette color.

Try Greeny Blue 2 (#4BB698) for a nearer option.

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Violet

Violet#8F00FF

Distance 88.8 from the closest palette color.

Try Dark Lilac (#9173AD) for a nearer option.

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Red

Red#FF0000

Distance 88.1 from the closest palette color.

Try Faded Pink (#E09EB3) for a nearer option.

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A practical rule

Keep a difficult shade away from the face, soften it with a neckline or pair it with a familiar neutral. Preference still comes first.

For this softer palette, try colors of a similar depth together before adding a strong contrast.

Try it with what you own

Choose one item from your wardrobe or makeup kit. Compare it with a chip, then look at the actual item in neutral daylight. Keep notes about combinations you enjoy.

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Season description reference: True Summer at The Concept Wardrobe. Palette subsets and styling recipes are original. Screen-color limitations.