How the Seasonal Colour System Works

Are You a Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter? Understanding the Seasonal Colour System From Colour Traits to Colour Seasons

Now that you know the four key characteristics—undertone, value, contrast, and intensity—you’re ready for the next big step:Discovering your seasonal colour type.

The Seasonal Colour System takes those traits and groups them into four main categories: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.Each season reflects a unique blend of colouring that helps guide your best clothing, makeup, and accessory choices.

Let’s explore what makes each season special—and how to know which one might be yours.

🌸 Spring – Warm, Light, Clear

People with Spring colouring usually have:

• Warm undertones (golden or peachy skin)

• Light features (blonde, brown or red hair, blue or green eyes)

• Medium to low contrast

• Bright, clear colouring

Best colours: Coral, peach, warm pinks, butter yellow, turquoise

Avoid: Harsh black, icy tones, dusty shades

In styling: Springs glow in soft, sunny colours. Think light gold jewellery, ivory instead of white, and cheerful shades that match your natural warmth.

🌊 Summer – Cool, Light, Soft

Summer types typically have:

• Cool undertones (rosy or bluish skin)

• Light to medium features (e.g. ash blonde hair, grey-blue or hazel eyes)

• Low to medium contrast

• Soft, muted colouring

Best colours: Dusty rose, lavender, sky blue, soft grey

Avoid: Warm, golden tones like orange or mustard

In styling: Summers shine in elegant, calming shades. Silver jewellery works beautifully, and soft, blended tones reflect your natural softness.

🍂 Autumn – Warm, Deep, Muted

Autumns tend to have:

• Warm undertones (golden or olive skin)

• Medium to dark features (deep brown, auburn or red hair, hazel or dark green eyes)

• Medium contrast

• Rich, earthy colouring

Best colours: Olive, rust, camel, mustard, terracotta

Avoid: Icy pastels, blue-based tones, pure white

In styling: Autumns look stunning in gold jewellery, textured fabrics, and natural tones that feel like falling leaves and forest walks.

❄️ Winter – Cool, Deep, Bright

Winter types often have:

• Cool undertones (rosy or porcelain skin)

• Dark features (black or dark brown hair, cool blue or brown eyes)

• High contrast

• Clear, dramatic colouring

Best colours: Black, pure white, cobalt, emerald, raspberry

Avoid: Warm browns, orange, or muted earth tones

In styling: Winters own boldness. You wear black and white better than anyone, look incredible in jewel tones, and shine with silver or platinum.

🧩 Why This Matters

Knowing your seasonal palette simplifies everything:

• Shopping becomes easier (you instantly know which colours to skip)

• Wardrobe building becomes smarter (more mix-and-match options)

• Confidence grows—because you’re finally wearing colours that love you back (not BLACK 😂)

Your season is your colour story—it reflects the real you.

In the next post, we’ll help you figure out how to find your exact match and avoid common mistakes people make when guessing their season.

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