Which Seasonal Color Type Are You? Here’s How to Find Out

Colors are divided into cool and warm tones. To make fashion easier, experts group these tones by seasons. Cool types include Summer and Winter, while Spring and Autumn fall under warm types. Now that you know this, here’s the key: if you’re a warm type, warm colors will suit you best; if you’re a cool type, cool colors will enhance your look. The real question is—which type are you? Your eyes, skin, and hair can give you clues. You’re a Spring type if your skin has a peachy, light tone. Your hair tends to be blonde, golden, very light brown, or even reddish, and your eyes are usually light-colored. They might be brown but always radiate warmth rather than coolness. You’re a Summer type if your skin has a cool, porcelain-like undertone with a rosy base. Your hair and eyes are light, often ash brown or blonde. You’re an Autumn type if your skin leans yellowish but is primarily warm-toned, with light golden-brown or yellowish-brown hues rather than pinkish. Your eyes can be various colors but typically warm-toned, often greenish or brownish. Your hair is usually brown, reddish-brown, with hints of gold. You’re a Winter type if your skin is very light or the opposite—deeply creole—but always with a bluish undertone. Your hair is mostly dark brown or black, though sometimes it can be a striking ash or platinum blonde. Your eyes stand out—usually blue, light green, or hazel—especially if they’re bright. If you’re still unsure, try testing colors. Pick clothes in shades typical for each season and hold them up to your face in natural light. If a color makes you glow, you’ve found your season. If it washes you out or ages you, cross that season off your list.

As a warm type, vibrant, warm, and light colors suit you best. Feel free to wear pinks, yellows, fresh fruity reds, light greens, turquoise, and various shades of blue. Spring’s fresh pastels and Summer’s lively ice cream tones will especially highlight your natural beauty. Avoid: dark, heavy tones and be cautious with overly bright neon colors.

Being a cool type, light and cool colors will suit you best. You can wear dark colors too, but lean towards pastel shades like gray and grayish blue. Purple, soft cool-toned pinks and greens, and grayish whites will also look stunning. Overall, any cool-toned color works for you—even an autumn brown if it leans cool.

Also a warm type, rich, lively autumn colors suit you perfectly. Deep tones like orange, red, and olive green will make you shine, while they might wash others out. It’s also worth experimenting with brownish and grayish-blue shades!

As a cool type, light colors suit you best, but you don’t have to hold back on bold, bright shades either. Black, white, and gray are great choices, and you can confidently wear pink, royal blue, fiery red, or purple.