What Color Season Am I? Take This Visual Quiz to Find Out

Understanding Your Results

What Your Color Season Means

Your color season is determined by three key factors:

1. Temperature: Warm vs Cool undertones
2. Value: Light vs Deep overall coloring
3. Chroma: Clear vs Soft color intensity

These combine to create 12 unique seasonal types, each with its own stunning palette.

The 12 Color Seasons at a Glance

🌸 Spring Types

• Clear Spring: Warm + Bright + High Contrast
• Light Spring: Warm + Light + Medium Contrast
• Warm Spring: Very Warm + Medium Value

🌊 Summer Types

• Light Summer: Cool + Light + Low Contrast
• Cool Summer: Very Cool + Medium Value
• Soft Summer: Cool + Muted + Low Contrast

🍂 Autumn Types

• Warm Autumn: Very Warm + Rich Coloring
• Soft Autumn: Warm + Muted + Gentle
• Deep Autumn: Warm + Dark + High Impact

❄️ Winter Types

• Clear Winter: Cool + Bright + High Contrast
• Cool Winter: Very Cool + Bright
• Deep Winter: Cool + Dark + Intense

Quick Visual Tests to Confirm Your Season

The Draping Test

Hold these color pairs near your face in natural light:

Test 1: Gold vs Silver

• Gold better = Warm undertone
• Silver better = Cool undertone

Test 2: Pure White vs Cream

• Pure white better = Cool/Clear season
• Cream better = Warm/Soft season

Test 3: Black vs Brown

• Black better = Winter possibility
• Brown better = Autumn possibility

The Vein Test

Look at your wrist veins in natural daylight:

• Blue/Purple = Cool undertone
• Green = Warm undertone
• Both = Neutral (check other factors)

The Sun Test

How does your skin react to sun?

• Burns easily, barely tans = Often cool
• Tans easily, golden glow = Often warm
• Burns then tans = Could be either

What to Do After Finding Your Season

1. Start Small

Don’t overhaul your entire wardrobe! Begin with:

• One top in your best color
• A lipstick in your perfect shade
• Accessories in your metals

2. Create a Color Palette

Your season includes:

• 30-40 core colors that always work
• Your best neutrals (beyond black/white)
• Your power colors for important occasions

3. Learn Your Sister Seasons

You can often borrow from neighboring seasons:

• Light Spring → Light Summer or Warm Spring
• Soft Summer → Soft Autumn or Light Summer
• Deep Autumn → Deep Winter or Warm Autumn
• Clear Winter → Clear Spring or Cool Winter

Common Quiz Questions Answered

”What if I’m between seasons?”

Many people are! You might be:

• A seasonal blend (e.g., Spring flowing into Summer)
• Neutral in one aspect (e.g., neutral-warm)
• Able to wear colors from two adjacent seasons

”Can my season change?”

Your season typically stays constant, but may shift slightly with:

• Major hair color changes
• Significant sun exposure
• Natural aging (usually toward softer)

“What if I don’t like my season’s colors?”

Remember:

• Every season can wear every color family
• It’s about finding YOUR version
• Personal preference matters too!

Visual Examples by Season

If You’re a Spring…

✅ Your winning colors: Coral, turquoise, warm pink, golden yellow ❌ Colors to minimize: Burgundy, charcoal, dusty purple

If You’re a Summer…

✅ Your winning colors: Powder blue, mauve, soft pink, lavender ❌ Colors to minimize: Orange, gold, warm browns

If You’re an Autumn…

✅ Your winning colors: Rust, olive, camel, warm teal ❌ Colors to minimize: Cool pink, icy blue, pure white

If You’re a Winter…

✅ Your winning colors: True red, royal blue, emerald, hot pink ❌ Colors to minimize: Warm beige, orange, golden yellow

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Tips

Patterns and Prints

• High contrast seasons: Bold patterns work well
• Low contrast seasons: Blended, tonal patterns
• Clear seasons: Crisp, defined prints
• Soft seasons: Watercolor, muted patterns

Makeup Application

Your season affects more than clothes:

• Foundation: Match your undertone
• Lipstick: Stay within your palette
• Eyeshadow: Use your accent colors
• Blush: Choose your pink/peach/coral

Hair Color Choices

Work with your season:

• Springs: Golden, strawberry, honey tones
• Summers: Ash, beige, cool browns
• Autumns: Warm browns, auburn, golden
• Winters: Cool browns, blue-black, platinum

Take Your Analysis Deeper

While quizzes provide great starting points, professional analysis considers:

• Subtle undertone variations
• Eye pattern analysis
• Hair undertones
• Overall harmony

Get Your Complete Analysis

Ready for your full color prescription? Niatteru’s AI-powered analysis provides:

• Exact seasonal subtype
• 120+ personalized colors
• Shopping guides by store
• Virtual color draping
• Makeup recommendations

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Your Color Journey Starts Here

Discovering your color season is just the beginning. With your results from this quiz, you can:

• Shop with confidence
• Mix and match effortlessly
• Look put-together with minimal effort
• Save money on wrong purchases
• Feel confident in your choices

Remember: Color analysis isn’t about rules—it’s about understanding what naturally harmonizes with you. Use this knowledge as a tool, not a limitation.

Ready to See Your True Colors?

Don’t just guess—know for certain which colors make you shine. Take action on your quiz results and start building a wardrobe that works as hard as you do.

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