cool-neutral medium muted

Soft Summer Color Palette & Analysis

Also known as: Muted Summer, Dusty Summer, Blended Summer

Color Palette

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Best Colors for Soft Summer

  • Dusty mauve
  • Muted rose
  • Greyed lavender
  • Taupe
  • Matte silver
  • Dusty lilac
  • Greige
  • Soft blush
  • Muted teal
  • Warm grey

Colors to Avoid

  • Vivid orange
  • Bright warm red
  • Electric blue
  • Vivid yellow
  • Hot pink
  • Bright lime
  • Deep black

Best Glasses Frame Colors for Soft Summer

Frame colors that complement your Soft Summer palette and enhance your natural coloring.

Matte Silver
Dusty Rose
Greyed Lavender
Warm Taupe
Lavender Grey
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Sister Seasons

Soft Summer shares some characteristics with these adjacent seasons. If you're between seasons, explore these too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What colors suit the Soft Summer season?

The best colors for Soft Summer include Dusty mauve, Muted rose, Greyed lavender, Taupe, Matte silver, Dusty lilac, Greige, Soft blush, Muted teal, Warm grey. These colors work because they share the cool-neutral undertones and medium depth of your natural coloring, creating a harmonious and flattering look.

What glasses frames suit the Soft Summer season?

For Soft Summer, the most flattering glasses frame colors are Matte Silver, Dusty Rose, Greyed Lavender, Warm Taupe, Lavender Grey. These frames complement your cool-neutral coloring and enhance your natural features. Avoid frames that are too cool or too high-contrast for your palette.

What is the difference between Soft Summer and its sister seasons?

Soft Summer is cool-neutral, medium in depth, and muted in clarity. Its sister seasons — True Summer and Soft Autumn — share some characteristics but differ in subtle ways. Use Aurotype's AI analysis to determine exactly which season fits you best.