Reference

The twelve colour seasons

Four seasons is the version most people know. Twelve is the one that actually works, because it separates people who share an undertone but differ in depth or clarity — the reason two “Summers” can suit completely different palettes.

Spring

Light Spring

Warm, light, and fresh. Warm undertone · light value · gentle clarity

True Spring

Warm and clear — the golden hour palette. Strongly warm · medium-light value · clear chroma

Bright Spring

Warm-leaning and vivid. Warm-neutral · medium value · high clarity

Summer

Light Summer

Cool, light, and soft. Cool undertone · light value · soft chroma

True Summer

Cool and soft — muted and elegant. Strongly cool · medium-light value · soft chroma

Soft Summer

Cool-leaning and beautifully muted. Cool-neutral · medium value · low chroma

Autumn

Soft Autumn

Warm-leaning and muted. Warm-neutral · medium value · low chroma

True Autumn

Warm and rich — the spice-drawer palette. Strongly warm · medium-deep value · muted chroma

Deep Autumn

Warm and deep — dramatic and earthy. Warm · deep value · medium chroma

Winter

Deep Winter

Cool and deep — bold and high-contrast. Cool · deep value · clear chroma

True Winter

Cool and clear — crisp and icy. Strongly cool · medium-deep value · clear chroma

Bright Winter

Cool-leaning and electric. Cool-neutral · medium-deep value · very high clarity

Palettes and makeup guidance reviewed by Viktoria (@vioda.makeup), a working makeup artist.

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