Colour season guide
Not sure where you fit? This guide is here to help you explore the 12 colour seasons and understand the differences between them. It isn’t a professional colour analysis, but it will help you browse with more confidence.
Start here
If you don’t know your season yet, start by exploring the broader colour qualities in the What is Colour Analysis? article below. You may find yourself drawn to warm, cool, soft, bright, light or deep palettes before narrowing things down further.
Explore by colour direction
If the full 12-season system feels overwhelming, start with the broad qualities that feel most familiar. From there, keep reading to narrow down the seasons that may be worth exploring next.
(warm and bright)
Fresh, clear, and energising. Spring colours feel lively and light, often suiting those who come alive in warmth with a sense of brightness or clarity.
(cool and soft)
Gentle, blended, and understated. Summer colours feel calm and harmonious, often suiting those who are flattered by cooler, more muted tones.
(warm and soft)
Rich, earthy, and mellow. Autumn colours feel grounded and natural — often suiting those who look their best in warmth with a softer, more muted finish.
(cool and bright)
Striking, crisp, and high-contrast. Winter colours feel bold and clear, often suiting those who shine in cooler tones with depth or intensity.
Browse all 12 seasons
Within each colour family, you’ll find three distinct seasons. These refine the balance of warm/cool, light/deep, and soft/clear: helping you recognise what truly suits you.
Clear • Bright • Lively
Bright, warm colours with contrast: clear and lively without heaviness.
Soft • Cool • Blended
Muted, blended tones: always gentle, harmonious, and low contrast.
Why this takes care
The 12-season system is subtle. While online guides can help you recognise patterns, a true colour analysis considers undertone, clarity, contrast, and how colours behave against your natural colouring in person. This page is designed to help you explore thoughtfully rather than overstate certainty.
