All Color Palettes

Every season's complete palette — 12 colors plus best neutrals and the colors to avoid. Click into any palette for the hex codes, shopping guidance, and common styling mistakes.

What a "seasonal color palette" actually is

A seasonal palette is roughly 12 colors that harmonize with one specific set of human coloring — a specific combination of skin undertone, hair depth, and natural contrast. The colors aren't arbitrary or aesthetic choices; they're the subset of the visible spectrum that reflects light back onto skin in a way that makes the face look healthier, more rested, and more defined.

Stand a Soft Summer in burnt orange and her skin goes grey. Stand the same Soft Summer in dusty rose and her skin brightens. The effect is immediate and measurable — it's why a professional draping session uses real fabric: you watch the face change in real time. The palettes below capture the full working range for each of the 12 types.

Wardrobe use

Anything worn near the face — shirt, scarf, cardigan, lipstick, hair color — should sit inside the palette. Trousers and shoes can stray.

Digital use

The hex codes work for Pinterest boards, portfolio color schemes, and personal brand palettes that need to flatter your actual face in selfies and video.

Interior use

Your best colors for clothing are often great for the rooms you spend time in — they bounce flattering light onto your face during video calls and mirror moments.