Soft Summer vs Soft Autumn

The fastest difference

Soft Summer is clearer in dusty rose, mauve, slate blue, mushroom, and brushed silver. Soft Autumn is easier in camel, warm taupe, sage olive, muted gold, and antique gold.

Compare the signals

Soft Summer

Cool to neutral-cool, muted, soft, low-to-medium contrast.

Soft Autumn

Warm to neutral-warm, muted, soft, low-to-medium contrast.

Best metal clue

Soft Summer usually prefers silver; Soft Autumn usually prefers antique gold.

Common mistake

If both seem close, lighting may be making skin temperature harder to read.

Try these color checks

• If blue-gray and dusty rose settle your complexion, start with Soft Summer.
• If camel and muted olive make you look warmer and more even, start with Soft Autumn.
• If both work, look at metals and whites: brushed silver and soft white point cooler; antique gold and oatmeal point warmer.