Soft Summer nail colors

Nail polish shades that suit the Soft Summer color season, with hex codes and tips for finish and style.

Best nail colors for Soft Summer

  • Dusty rose
    #B98A9A
  • Mauve nude
    #C4A0A8
  • Sage
    #7FA396
  • Heather
    #9A8FB5

These four shades are picked from the Soft Summer palette so they sit well against cool skin, muted coloring and your usual jewelry metal (brushed silver and rose gold).

Matching shades from your palette

  • Slate blue
    #8FA3B8
  • Dusty rose
    #B98A9A
  • Heather
    #9A8FB5
  • Sage
    #7FA396
  • Mauve pink
    #C4A0A8
  • Denim
    #7A8CA3

Any color in your seasonal palette can work as a nail color. Start with the ones that already flatter you in clothes, scarves and lipstick.

Finish and style tips

Soft cream, milky and jelly finishes suit cool, muted shades. A thin silver or pearl accent works well.

Colors to be careful with

  • Neon red
    #FF4F4F
  • Bright yellow
    #FFC300
  • Vivid green
    #00B894

These clash with your natural contrast and undertone. They are not forbidden. Use them as an accent on one nail or as nail art.

Frequently asked questions

Dusty rose, Mauve nude, Sage, Heather are good starting points. They are drawn from the Soft Summer palette.

Brushed silver and rose gold.

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