The Cool Summer

The Cool Summer is the embodiment of soft, cool beauty. Their coloring is elegant and harmonious, thriving in cool, muted tones. The Cool Summer palette is inspired by nature’s softer, cooler elements—misty mornings, calm waters, and pastel summer flowers like roses and hydrangeas.

Main things to know about the Cool Summer:

Temperature: Cool

Value: Medium to Medium Light

Chroma: Soft

Sister Season: Cool Winter

Best colors: Pastel Blue (full range of blues, actually), Powder Pink, Grey (most shades of Grey), most Berry colors, Soft Fuchsia, Navy

Worst Colors: Golden yellow, orange, golden brown, warm olive green.

This season's palette is, of course, all cool. The colors will be gently muted, avoiding most bright colors. However, the Cool Summer flows into the Cool Winter. So it is not uncommon to be able to share some of the cool winter colors like orchid and true blue.

Black will be too overpowering but a soft charcoal or navy is a good alternative.

For makeup, you can create a neutral look by using taupe, grey, and even cool brown eyeshadows. Charcoal is a better choice for eye pencil than black and if you have blue eyes, navy liner will help make your eyes look even bluer.

All sorts of berry and rose shades are good for both lip and cheek color.

Hallmarks of the Cool Summer

Cool Summers are often identified by their harmonious blend of soft, cool traits.

Eyes: Typically blue, grey, or cool green, with a "muddy" or muted appearance. Some may have clearer blue eyes that can resemble those of Winters, but the overall effect remains soft and subdued.
Skin: Always cool in undertone, with no visible golden or yellow tones. Skin often has a neutral to pinkish hue.
Hair: Minimal warmth, but most common is cool or ashy brown, or grey hair.
Overall Look: Cool, soft, and medium in contrast, with features that come alive in gentle, blended colors.

Accessories for the Cool Summer

The right accessories can elevate your look, adding a cool polish to top off your wardrobe.

Metals and Jewelry: Silver and brushed metals like pewter are ideal.

Gemstones: Cool-toned gemstones such as opal, pearl, amethyst, and blue-turquoise work perfectly.

Eyewear: Frames in soft blues, purples, or greys are flattering, in addition to silver and pewter.

Accessories like earrings and scarves which are close to your face should always be in your best r palette colors.

Building Your Cool Summer Wardrobe

A carefully curated wardrobe in Cool Summer colors will ensure that every piece works together seamlessly, making styling effortless and saving you a ton of time

Core Neutrals

Start building a core wardrobe about pieces like pants, skirts, and blazers in your best neutrals like charcoal and navy.

Power Colors

Then choose only your best colors, what I call power colors, with each additional item you buy. Choose colors like sky blue, lavender, aqua, and cool pinks, or whatever is your favorite color from your palette.

Wardrobe Tips

Remember that charcoal or navy for a better softer alternative to black.
Opt for soft white instead of stark white for a more flattering effect.
Build your wardrobe around versatile core pieces and accent them with your power colors for a cohesive, and soon you have a truly working wardrobe.

You may have noticed that many images I use on this site are marked "ColorBreeze Art". This is part of my new artwork and visuals I have created with the help of AI, among other digital photo software. I will be slowly adding more images over time. Here are some for this season. Please share on Pinterest if you like them!

More examples of the Cool Summer

Stay tuned for more seasonal examples...

For a comprehensive guide to mastering your Cool Summer style—including detailed palettes, advanced styling tips, and expert insights—explore my "Celebrate Your Season - Cool Summer" eBook.

This resource will help you embrace your season beautifully.

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