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The 12 Color Seasons

Colour analysis sorts everyone into one of twelve "seasons" — palettes of colours that make your skin look healthy, your eyes brighter and your whole face more rested. The four classic seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) each split into three, giving twelve in all. Below is every palette, how the system works, and a free test to find yours.

How the system works — three simple questions

Your season comes down to three qualities of your natural colouring. Get these right and the rest follows.

Warm or Cool
Do golden, earthy colours suit you (warm), or blue-based ones (cool)? Gold vs silver jewellery is a quick tell.
Light or Deep
Is your overall colouring soft and light, or rich and dark? This sets how much depth your colours need.
Bright or Soft
Do you shine in clear, vivid colour, or in gentle, muted tones? This is about saturation.

Browse all 12 palettes

Spring · warm & fresh

Summer · cool & soft

Autumn · warm & rich

Winter · cool & striking

Which one is you?

Don't guess. The free 2-minute Colourelle test reads your warmth, depth and brightness and hands you your exact season — with your personal palette, makeup shades and the colours that make you glow.

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Color seasons FAQ

What are the 12 color seasons?

The four classic seasons split into three each: Bright/True/Light Spring, Light/True/Soft Summer, Soft/True/Deep Autumn and Deep/True/Bright Winter.

How do I find my color season?

It comes down to warm vs cool, light vs deep, and bright vs soft. The fastest way is the free Colourelle colour test.

What's the difference between warm and cool seasons?

Warm seasons (Spring, Autumn) suit golden, earthy colours and gold jewellery; cool seasons (Summer, Winter) suit blue-based colours and silver.