Are you wondering what the difference is between the Light Summer vs Light Spring?

This article has all the answers!

Light Summer vs Light Spring? Light Summer is a light cold color palette, which means that the colors of this palette are primarily light, with an admixture of cold shade predomination; in other words, the palette has a cold color undertone.

Because the palette is cool, the colors have a slight bluish undertone; however, this option is not exclusive, and I will show you why.

While the Light Spring is a warm palette, it is also light looking conglomeration of colors, but its predomination is obviously higher in temperature and somewhat mellow.

Here you can clearly see the difference between Light Summer vs Light Spring.

I have taken one color from each colour palette and broken those down into a specific conglomerate which they consist of.

There you see which shade is predominant in each palette and why.

I have taken Light Summer, which consists of the conglomeration of blue (cold) + red (warm) + black (cold) + white (cold): cold shades predomination in which we achieved the pink shade.

Light Spring consists of blue (cold) + red (warm) added two times: warm color predomination.

There you have an explanation of the main difference between these two color palettes.

The other important difference between the Light Summer vs Light Spring is contrast.

Both of those palettes will have low contrast by default.

However, a cold undertone we find on Light Summer will have a higher potency for creating a harsh contrast than a warm one.

And it is clearly visible in the comparison of black and white examples.

Here you can see the low to high contrast potency in the case of Light Summer and low to medium in the case of Light Spring.

Light Summer Color Palette Appearance & Characteristics

The most important characteristic is lightness; sometimes, you will see an admixture of white or grey.

It is associated with seaside holidays, cool breezes, light sand, turquoise sea, bright sun, and blue sky.

This is a palette of the mother-of-pearl, garden roses and delicate light watercolors and pastel shades.

It is associated with relaxation and freshness, sometimes with youth and naivety, and sometimes with lightness and hope.

Shades of light type of appearance are low-saturated and discreet. The contrast is minimal, almost non-existent. Colors in pastel shades without pronounced elements and patterns.

Make-up is light, almost “absent”. The palette is associated with clouds, purity, tranquillity, and clean air.

In everything related to makeup, the main thing is moderation and delicacy.

Make-up should not be too intense, and the colors should be chosen very gently and romantic: white, beige, peach, brown, and light pink.

White for this type is preferably combined with grey and beige shades.

The brown color should not be thick – with pink or beige tones. Smoky and light, almost “airy” brown – ideal for choosing eye shadow.

The Light Summer so when applying makeup, so it is allowed to give the skin a slight blush. It is important not to overload the skin with makeup.

Light Summer Palette Wardrobe

I will use Malin Akerman as an example of a Light Summer Color Palette.

The ideal white for a bright summer is milky or soft white, the color of purity and new beginnings. The ideal black for this color is grey-black, the color of wet asphalt.

Gray is elegant and calm. The palette includes neutral and slightly bluish light and medium greys.

The Beige is soft. Greyish beige suits light summer. And brown is associated with comfort. There are light taupes and reddish cocoa colors in this palette.

Green is normally a relaxed and inviting color. Light summer is suitable for light, rather bright turquoise without shifts to the blue or green side.

I would pay attention to neon shades, as they might be a green color, but if it’s overlapping the brightness of your appearance, you need to stay away from them.

Light Summer’s palette is light greens, neutral or with a slight bluish admixture. Light summer could also use mint green and jadeite color.

Here you can definitely spot a difference when she uses teal (a cold version of green with an admixture of blue), which suits her much better than the light Spring color.

She can still use it, but it would definitely be more beneficial to enhance the skin tone and bring in more than for that tandem to work out.

Yellow is cheerful. Light summer can use light neutrals and cool yellows, sunny or lemon yellow.

However, it is true that if you make any temperature change for your hair and skin color – you might also opt for other color palettes that are not originally yours.

And this is what the actress did; she allowed herself to use a rather Autumn color palette once she was no longer a blond.

Pink is soft and romantic. Fairly bright light pinks are suitable for light summer, both neutral and slightly cool.

However, instead of bright colors I go for dusty pastels for her. She looks so much better when her contrast is not being tested.

Red is the color of energy. In this palette, you can find light raspberry red and the color of the pulp of watermelon or even scarlet red occasionally, for which she needs to intensify the makeup.

Orange is a sophisticated color. Light summer can use light, softened shades of orange, but you also need to pay attention to the skin temperature.

Lilac color is mysterious; it is associated with flowers.

The Light Summer palette has light lilacs and lavenders, neutrals, slightly bluish and slightly reddish, and medium-dark lilac.

Blue is fresh, serene and inviting. Light whitened, but rather bright blue ones are suitable.

All the light and dusty pastel shades fit her like a glove as if she was born for these shades.

All colors of the palette are combined with each other at the expense of a common subtone.

Light colors of the palette are usually used closer to the face – in blouses (for women), shirts, sweaters, hats, and also in summer clothes.

Soft colors are the calmest colors of the palette that do not attract much attention. They are usually used in basic clothing.

This is the canvas, everything that will be calmly combined with other colors of the palette without attracting attention.

The dark colors of the palette can be used as a more interesting and spectacular base or in accessories – shoes, bags, and belts.

The bright and high-intensity colors of the palette are color accents. They are used wherever you want to attract attention.

Often they are used in evening wardrobes and accessories.

All the colors in the palette are perfectly combined with each other, so you can let your imagination run wild and experiment!

Spring Color Palette Appearance & Characteristics

I will use Kate Bosworth as a Light Spring Color Palette.

Light Spring – light neutral-warm color. This means that the colors of the palette are primarily light. Since the palette is lukewarm, the colors have a light golden undertone.

The most important characteristic is lightness and undertone.

This is the palette of the month of May and its nature, fresh greenery, multicolor herbs, trees in bloom, golden sun, and bright sky.

This is a palette of rebirth and light energy, youth. This is the palette of the southern seas, with rather rich but delicate colors of coral reefs.

The perfect white for a light spring is ivory-white, the color of purity and new beginnings.

The ideal black is grey-black, the color of wet asphalt. Shades of grey are light neutral greys and warm greys with a touch of beige. Gray is associated with elegance.

Beige is an elegant color. Light whitened golden-beige are suitable for light spring.

Brown is associated with comfort. There are light golden brown colors in the palette as well.

Light olive color is casual and practical, and soft light greyish-olive shades, the color of sagebrush and grey-green, are suitable for light spring.

The golden color is cheerful. The palette has quite bright, light sunny yellows and light golds.

Green is a beautiful color. In light spring, light yellowish-green, the color of May foliage, are suitable.

Blue-green is a relaxed and inviting color. Light-saturated greenish-turquoise shades and light sea waves are suitable for light spring.

Red is the color of energy and passion. Whitened warm and neutral reds and light coral are suitable for light spring.

However, I would rather be delicate with orange color; if it’s too bright, it will ruin the wholistic low contrast composition of your calm presence and appearance.

Pink is associated with dreaminess. The palette contains neutral and warm light pink and pink coral.

Orange is energetic, while peach is gentle. Whitened orange and soft, delicate light peach are suitable for light spring.

All colors of the palette are combined with each other at the expense of a common subtone.

There are softer colors and brighter, lighter and darker colors in the palette.

When it comes to darker, light black, it might have a heavy effect on your face, especially if you are a light-skinned and light-haired woman.

This color might appear too drastic for such a delicacy.

It would be better to reconsider it for a dark grey or navy blue, etc.

Why Margot Robbie Is Not A Light Summer

Light Summer and Light Spring types are both transitional types and not only that, but also they are seasonal and factual “neighbours”.

The owners of which will jump from one color palette to another one just by being “in transition”.

The skin undertone of both seasons will be very similar or even the same. It will be warm and cold at the same time.

And the contrast will jump from low to medium and sometimes to high contrast.

This is what we call a “neutral” skin tone that will lean towards warm if Spring and cold if Summer, and sometimes being right in the middle if you tend to jump quite often.

This is especially helpful for people who cannot find their seasonal type, and both gold and silver shades fit them well.

If you are an “in transition” type, you will even use both cold and warm colors for your wardrobe and not only jewellery.

And not only that, but this type can also wear color conglomeration of cold + warm simultaneously.

For example, blue (cold) and red (warm); yellow (warm) and blue (cold).

An “in transition” can also be a separate type, and it will be recognized in Margot Robbie’s example.

The actress is a known blond bombshell; we all know her by the famous The Wolf of Wall Street, among others. However, she’s an undeniable beauty even with much higher contrast hair.

Initially, she has been typed as a Light Summer color palette. However, there is much more to that.

She does look good in most Summer blue outfits, but when she changes her hair colour and skin temperature, she goes well with the Spring type.

Her skin is neutral, which automatically undertakes cold and warm undertones.

Here you can see a magnificent transformation of combining a “cold” and “warm” undertone. Both fit her perfectly well.

One more example of Spring and Summer at the same time with pink and blue colors.

The “in transition” type can even hop into Autumn colors from time to time by the very virtue of being warm and cold simultaneously.