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True Spring vs True Autumn
If you’ve figured out that your primary characteristic is warmth but can’t decide between True Spring and True Autumn , you’re in the right place – in this article, we'll explore the differences between these two seasons! Both True Spring and True Autumn are “pure” warm seasons characterised by golden, warm yellow-based undertones. However, while True Spring and True Autumn share this warmth , they differ in value , chroma , and intensity. True Spring belongs to the Spri
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True Summer vs True Winter
If you’ve figured out that your primary characteristic is coolness but can’t decide between True Summer and True Winter , you’re not alone – we’ll go over the differences between these two seasons in this article! Both True Summer and True Winter are defined by their cool, blue-based palettes, and they’re considered “pure” seasons because coolness is their primary trait. However, there are subtle nuances that set them apart. True Summer belongs to the Summer family and True
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Deep Autumn vs Deep Winter
If you've narrowed your colour season down to deep and intense hues but can’t decide between Deep Autumn vs Deep Winter, don’t worry—we’ll go over the differences in this article!
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Light Summer vs Light Spring
If you’ve figured out that your primary characteristic is your lightness but can’t decide between Light Summer vs Light Spring, fear not - we’ll go over the differences in this article!
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Soft Summer vs Soft Autumn
Soft Summer and Soft Autumn are two of the most popular and common seasons in color analysis. Many of the current trends also feature colors from these palettes - think of soft, muted neutrals, beiges, mauves, soft blues, etc.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Determining Your Color Season
Figuring out your color season can be a bit tricky but it's also super fun! There are several ways that you can make this process easier...
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Understanding Value in Color Analysis: Dark vs. Light
One key concept in Color Analysis is value , which refers to the lightness or darkness of colors and color seasons. Let's break it down to understand how it works, how to figure out your value, and which seasons align with dark or light value. What Is Value (Dark vs. Light)? In the simplest terms, value refers to how light or dark a color is. Think of it like a scale: on one end, you have the lightest shades (like white or pale pastels), and on the other end, you have the da
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Understanding Chroma in Color Analysis: Muted vs. Bright
Learn how to identify whether you're a bright or muted season with examples, tips, and color palette guides.
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Determine Your Contrast Level
One key aspect of color analysis is understanding contrast levels - meaning the difference in lightness or darkness between skin, hair,...
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Understanding Temperature in Color Analysis: Cool vs Warm
All colors either have a cool or warm undertone, meaning that they are either blue-based or yellow-based. By mixing colors we can get...
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True Summer
The True Summer palette is delicate, gentle and elegant. Think of the blues of summer skies, long summer nights, lakes and the soft pinks and purples of long summer sunsets. True Summer is the epitome of the summer palettes, embodying the qualities of summer with a slight hint of the crispness of winter. Who Falls into the True Summer Season? True Summers often have a delicate and pure appearance, with a gentle, subdued beauty that is best complemented by colours that are coo
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Soft Summer
Soft Summer is one of the most popular and most common palettes! This gorgeous palette embodies characteristics of both the Summer and Autumn seasons, resulting in a palette that is soft, subdued, gentle, dusty, sophisticated, feminine and elegant. The overall impression of Soft Summer is of understated elegance, sophistication and femininity, favouring colours that are neither too bright nor too dark. Who Falls into the Soft Summer Season? Soft Summers have an obvious softne
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Soft Autumn
Soft Autumn, along with Soft Summer is one of the most popular and common seasons. Soft Autumn sits on the cusp of Autumn and Summer, resulting in a palette that is gentle, earthy, warm, and subdued. The overall impression of Soft Autumn is earthy, subdued and gentle with colours that are both warm and muted. Think of a day in early September when the weather is just starting to turn. Who Falls into the Soft Autumn Seasons? Soft Autumns have an obvious softness to their appea
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True Autumn
True Autumn (or Warm Autumn) is the quintessential Autumn palette, known for its warm, deep, and rich colours. Think of the yellow, golden, orange and red hues of the autumn leaves, pumpkin spice later and evenings by a warm cosy fireplace! The True Autumn palette embodies the essence of autumn with its warm, rich, earthy and vibrant hues. The overall impression of True Autumn is rich and warm, with colours that are saturated, dark and earthy. Who Falls into the True Autumn S
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Deep Autumn
Deep Autumn (or Dark Autumn) revels in the dark, rich earthy tones - think of an evening in late November, cosying up by the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate. The season combines the warmth of the Autumn season with the depth of Winter. This results in a palette that is warm, deep, and rich, with colours that enhance the rich earthy beauty of individuals with this palette. The overall impression of Deep Autumn is intense and earthy, with colours that are saturated and wa
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Deep Winter
Deep Winter (or Dark Winter) is a palette of rich, intense and cool tones. Think of the dramatic and intense beauty of a dark winter’s night. The Deep Winter palette combines qualities from the Winter and Autumn seasons, resulting in a palette that is rich, deep, intense and cool. The overall impression of Deep Winter is intense and sultry, with colours that are both saturated and dark. Who Falls into the Deep Winter Season? Deep Winter’s have a dramatic, intense and sultry
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True Winter
Winter is the quintessential Winter palette, embodying the season's cool, deep, and icy qualities. Think of the icyness of winter, with its frozen lakes, crisp temperatures, and shiny snow. The palette is marked by high-contrast and intense colours that enhance the dramatic and striking beauty of individuals with this palette. The overall impression of True Winter is icy, bold, regal and clear, with colours that are crisp and pure. Who Falls into the True Winter Season? True
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Bright Winter
Are you a Bright Winter? Find out if you belong to the Bright Winter season and learn about the Bright Winter palette.
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Bright Spring
Bright Spring, along with Bright Winter, is one of the brightest and most vibrant season in the 12-season system! The season possesses both Spring and Winter qualities, resulting in a palette that is bright, clear, and warm. Think of the bright colours of early spring when the grass is just starting to grow and the flowers are just starting to bloom. The palette is marked by highly saturated, bold and lively colours that enhance the vibrant and energetic beauty of individuals
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True Spring
The True Spring palette is warm, bright, and clear. Think of the vibrant colours of blooming flowers in the spring, the spring sunshine and the bright green of fresh new grass. The True Spring palette embodies the beauty of spring with its fresh, warm and lively colours. The overall appearance of True Spring is fresh, energetic and full of life, with colours that are pure, lively and warm. Who Falls into the True Spring Season? True Springs will have obvious warmth to their a
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