The 12 color types

Each season splits into three types, named after the quality that stands out most in your coloring. Not sure which one you are? Take the quiz or read how the system works.

Spring

Warm, light-to-medium and clear. Spring coloring looks best in colors that have a yellow base and some brightness, like coral, peach and warm pink.

Light Spring

Light first, then warm. Delicate warm colors with a fresh, airy feel.

True Spring

Warm first. Golden, lively colors with clear brightness.

Clear Spring

Clear first, then warm. Bright, saturated colors with sparkle.

Summer

Cool, light-to-medium and soft. Summer coloring looks best in colors with a blue base and a powdery, slightly grayed quality, like rose, mauve and dusty pink.

Light Summer

Light first, then cool. Soft pastels with a pink or blue base.

True Summer

Cool first. Rose, mauve and berry with a gentle, softened finish.

Soft Summer

Soft first, then cool. Dusty, grayed colors that blend into the skin.

Autumn

Warm, medium-to-deep and muted. Autumn coloring looks best in earthy colors with a golden base, like brick, terracotta, cinnamon and warm brown.

Soft Autumn

Soft first, then warm. Muted, earthy colors like a warm nude.

True Autumn

Warm first. Rich, earthy colors with a golden base.

Dark Autumn

Deep first, then warm. Dark, rich colors with some intensity.

Winter

Cool, high-contrast and clear. Winter coloring looks best in saturated colors with a blue base, like cherry red, berry, fuchsia and plum.

Dark Winter

Deep first, then cool. Dark, saturated colors with a blue base.

True Winter

Cool first. Crisp, saturated colors with a blue base.

Clear Winter

Clear first, then cool. Vivid, icy-bright colors with strong contrast.