What is a color season?

A color season is a group of colors that naturally flatters one type of coloring. The system counts 12 seasons across four families, each defined by a mix of undertone, depth and clarity.

How many color seasons are there?

The standard modern system counts 12 seasons, three in each of the four families. Some analysts use extended systems with 16 divisions, but 12 covers the differences that matter for most people.

Which color season is most common?

Soft and muted seasons like soft summer and soft autumn are among the most commonly reported, because many people have gently blended coloring. The spread varies a lot by region and ancestry, so take general claims with caution.

Can my color season change?

Your underlying traits are stable, but hair that greys or is dyed, and skin that changes with age, can shift how your season expresses itself. Retaking the quiz after a big change in your coloring is a good idea.

The 12 Color Seasons

The 12 color seasons are a styling system that sorts natural coloring into four families (Winter, Summer, Autumn, Spring), each split into three seasons. Your season depends on your undertone, your depth and your clarity, and it comes with a palette of colors that naturally flatter you.

The 12 Seasons by Family

Four families, twelve seasons. Tap any season to see its full palette.

Winter

Cool, contrasted, vivid.

Deep Winter
Cool, deep and high-contrast; shines in jewel tones and true black.
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True Winter
The coolest season; crisp icy brights and pure white.
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Bright Winter
Cool and strikingly clear; saturated brights with high contrast.
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Summer

Cool, soft, gentle.

Autumn

Warm, rich, earthy.

Spring

Warm, clear, lively.

How the 12 Color Seasons Work

The system rests on three measurable traits. Undertone says whether your coloring leans warm (golden) or cool (rosy). Depth says whether it is light or deep overall. Clarity says whether your features are clear and contrasted or soft and blended. Your dominant trait, combined with the other two, places you in one family and one precise season. That is why two people with brown hair can belong to very different seasons: the mix of the three traits is what counts.

How Do I Find My Color Season?

The fastest way is the free quiz: 11 questions about your veins, jewelry, hair, eyes and contrast, and you get your season instantly. If you hesitate between two seasons afterward, compare their palettes side by side and check which family of colors earns you compliments. Start with the quiz, then explore your season's full palette page.

Prefer the manual route? Read how to find your color season step by step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a color season?: A color season is a group of colors that naturally flatters one type of coloring. The system counts 12 seasons across four families, each defined by a mix of undertone, depth and clarity.
How many color seasons are there?: The standard modern system counts 12 seasons, three in each of the four families. Some analysts use extended systems with 16 divisions, but 12 covers the differences that matter for most people.
Which color season is most common?: Soft and muted seasons like soft summer and soft autumn are among the most commonly reported, because many people have gently blended coloring. The spread varies a lot by region and ancestry, so take general claims with caution.
Can my color season change?: Your underlying traits are stable, but hair that greys or is dyed, and skin that changes with age, can shift how your season expresses itself. Retaking the quiz after a big change in your coloring is a good idea.