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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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Light Spring
The Light Spring palette is delicate, warm and fresh, resting on the cusp of Spring and Summer. Think of the colours of late spring, when most of the trees and flowers have bloomed and summer is almost arriving. Light Spring is the lightest of the Spring palettes, combining the warmth of Spring with a pinch of coolness from the Summer season. It is marked by light, warm, and fresh colours that enhance the delicate and lively beauty of individuals with this palette. The overa
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Light Summer
The Light Summer palette is delicate, soft, gentle and feminine, resting on the cusp of Summer and Spring. Think of the long early-summer days in June, when the grass is fresh and the skies are blue. Light Summer is the lightest of the Summer palettes, blending the dusty, muted and soft qualities of Summer with the freshness, lightness and brightness of Spring. The overall impression of Light Summer is delicate, and ethereal with colours that are light, cool, soft and pastel
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