Light Spring vs Light Summer
Both light seasons have fair-to-light coloring and look lovely in light, gentle colors. The difference is temperature and a touch of clarity: Light Spring is sunny and fresh, Light Summer is airy and cool.
Light Spring
Fresh, sunny and delicate
- Peach Sorbet #FFB59A
- Buttercup #FFE17A
- Mint Leaf #A8E6C1
- Aqua Mist #7FD8D2
- Warm Coral #FF8C7A
- Periwinkle #A3B4F5
- Light Camel #D9B48F
- Ivory #FFF8E7
Light Summer
Airy, cool and gentle
- Powder Blue #A7C7E7
- Lavender #C3B1E1
- Rose Pink #F4A7B9
- Seafoam #9FD8CB
- Soft Lilac #D6C1F0
- Sky Blue #87B9E8
- Dove Grey #B8B8C4
- Soft White #F7F7FA
What they have in common
Light depth and low contrast. Both are overwhelmed by black and very dark colors.
Key differences
| Â | Light Spring | Light Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Undertone | Neutral-warm | Neutral-cool |
| Pinks | Peach and warm coral | Rose pink and soft lilac |
| Blues | Aqua and periwinkle | Powder blue and sky blue |
| Whites | Ivory | Soft white |
| Metals | Light gold, rose gold | Silver, white gold, rose gold |
How to tell which you are
- 1
Compare peach with powder pink under your chin. Peach looking fresh points to Light Spring.
- 2
Hold an ivory and a soft white top up in daylight. Ivory warming your skin suggests Light Spring.
- 3
Look for golden strands in your hair in sunlight — they lean Spring; ash tones lean Summer.
Periwinkle, mint and rose gold sit in both palettes and are easy wins while you decide.
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