Light Summer vs True Summer
Light Summer and True Summer are neighbouring colour seasons. They share the same chroma. The difference is undertone: Light Summer is cool-neutral, True Summer is cool; depth: Light Summer is light, True Summer is light-medium; contrast: Light Summer is low, True Summer is medium-low.
Side by side
| Light Summer | True Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| undertone | Cool-neutral | Cool |
| depth | Light | Light-medium |
| contrast | Low | Medium-low |
| chroma | Soft-medium | Soft-medium |
Highlighted rows are where they differ.
Light Summer colours
Light, cool and gently soft. More about Light Summer →
True Summer colours
Cool, soft and rosy. More about True Summer →
Light Summer or True Summer?
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Questions
What is the difference between Light Summer and True Summer?
Light Summer and True Summer are neighbouring colour seasons. They share the same chroma. The difference is undertone: Light Summer is cool-neutral, True Summer is cool; depth: Light Summer is light, True Summer is light-medium; contrast: Light Summer is low, True Summer is medium-low.
Can I be between Light Summer and True Summer?
Yes. Neighbouring seasons share a lot, and many people sit near the border. That's why Season Card shows your closest season and a runner-up.
How do I tell if I'm Light Summer or True Summer?
Focus on undertone and depth and contrast. In daylight, compare a colour from each palette under your chin, for example powder pink (Light Summer) and rose pink (True Summer), and see which makes your skin look more even.