Soft Blue
Soft Blue is a medium, muted blue at #97A9BA, an everyday midtone in the Soft Summer palette and worn by Soft Summer. It is a cool colour, so it suits pink, rosy or blue-based undertones.
- Hex
#97A9BA - FamilyBlues
- DepthMedium, muted
- TemperatureCool
- SeasonsSoft Summer
Who can wear Soft Blue
Soft Blue is a cool colour: it appears only in cool-season palettes, so it suits pink, rosy and blue-based undertones. The Tone & Fit app carries it in these palettes, each at its own hex code:
| Season | Role in the palette | Hex | App name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Summer | Everyday midtone | #97A9BA | Soft Blue |
What to wear with Soft Blue
Stay inside the Soft Summer palette and the combinations take care of themselves. These share its undertone and depth:
- Deep Cool Sage#5A876F
- Deep Dusty Rose#996D7C
- Deep Soft Purple#8A7399
- Muted Cool Green#749080
- Mist Grey#D0CBC8
- Taupe Grey#B8B2AF
Does Soft Blue suit you?
One selfie, about 30 seconds, no sign-up. The free tool reads your season and tells you whether Soft Blue is in your palette. Your photo is analyzed, then discarded, never stored by us.
Check Soft Blue on your photo, free →Nearby shades
Other blues in the Tone & Fit palettes. If Soft Blue is close but not quite yours, one of these usually is:
- Bright Aqua#70D8FF
- Bright Blue#2196F3
- Bright Sky Blue#64D2FF
- Cool Blue#7A93AC
- Cool Blue-Gray#8FB8C8
- Cool Muted Blue#6E8CA0
Frequently asked questions
Does Soft Blue suit warm or cool undertones?
Soft Blue is a cool colour: it appears only in cool-season palettes, so it suits pink, rosy and blue-based undertones.
Which colour seasons can wear Soft Blue?
Soft Summer. In the Tone & Fit palettes it is an everyday midtone for Soft Summer.
What colours go with Soft Blue?
From the same Soft Summer palette: Deep Cool Sage, Deep Dusty Rose, Deep Soft Purple, Muted Cool Green, Mist Grey and Taupe Grey. Any shade that shares the palette shares the undertone, so the combinations stay flattering.
Is Soft Blue a light, medium or deep colour?
Soft Blue is a medium, muted blue at #97A9BA. It sits in the middle of the depth scale, so it works as a main colour or an accent.
Can I check whether Soft Blue suits me from a photo?
Yes. The free Tone & Fit web tool reads your colour season from one selfie in about 30 seconds, with no sign-up and no photo stored by us, and tells you whether Soft Blue is in your palette. The Tone & Fit app for iPhone and Android then builds your full palette of 38 named shades.