Perth Summer Colour Guide
Which colours flatter you most in Perth's intense summer light — broken down by colour season and skin undertone.
Perth summer light is brutally bright — it amplifies whatever you wear. Get the colours right and you glow. Get them wrong and you fade.
How Perth daylight changes colour perception
We have some of the strongest UV light in the world. Pale colours look almost luminous; deep colours absorb heat and read flatter. Choosing summer colours means thinking about temperature and tone.
Spring summer palette
Coral, peach, warm aqua, ivory, golden yellow. Avoid dusty pastels.
Summer summer palette
Powder blue, lavender, dove grey, soft rose, raspberry sorbet. Avoid bold orange or warm tan.
Autumn summer palette
Terracotta, olive, mustard, warm cream, rust. Avoid icy pastels.
Winter summer palette
Pure white, hot pink, cobalt, true black accents, cool lemon. Avoid muddy earth tones.
Frequently asked questions
Are pastels universally flattering in Perth summer?
Not quite — pastels need to be in your undertone family. A cool lavender flatters Summers but washes out Autumns.
What's a universal summer colour?
Soft teal sits closest to a universal — most seasons can wear at least one version of it.
Ready to discover your palette?
Book your personal colour analysis or makeup session with Sue in Currambine or across the Perth metro area.