The Seasonal Color Palette

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Light Spring color palette

Delicate, warm and light, like early blossoms. Airy colors with a golden undertone and gentle clarity.

Undertone WarmValue LightChroma ClearDominant Light

Best metals: Yellow goldRose gold

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Is Light Spring your palette?

  • Undertone: Warm, golden undertone. Gold jewelry usually flatters more than silver, and cream looks better than stark white near the face.
  • Value: Light overall coloring with little contrast between skin, hair and eyes. Heavy darks tend to overpower.
  • Chroma: Features read clean and vivid. Pure, clear colors look fresh, while dusty shades look dull.

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16 Light Spring colors

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Best neutrals

  • Ivory #FFF8E7
  • Warm Light Gray #C9BFB0

Colors to avoid

Black, deep burgundy, and heavy, muted earth tones. The opposite palette on the seasonal wheel, Deep Autumn, is usually the least flattering overall.

What suits Light Spring

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Men's & unisex clothing Shirts, knitwear and outerwear in warm shades. Build on ivory and keep salmon near the collar, where the color does the most work. Shop Light Spring → Women's clothing Tops, dresses and coats across the clear, light range. Mint and salmon carry an outfit; the neutrals hold it together. Shop Light Spring → Makeup Lips in peach nude and warm pink, cheeks in peach, eyes in champagne and soft bronze. Shop Light Spring → Jewelry Yellow gold and rose gold suit Light Spring. Polished and delicate. Fine chains, small hoops and dainty pendants. Stones: morganite, peridot and aquamarine. Shop Light Spring →

Sister palettes

These sit next to Light Spring on the seasonal wheel and share one of its characteristics. If you're between palettes, the colors they share with Light Spring are the safest choices.

Light Summer

Both share the same value (light). Light Spring is warm in undertone where Light Summer is cool; Light Spring is clear in chroma where Light Summer is soft. Light Spring is a Spring palette and Light Summer is a Summer palette, so they sit on either side of the warm–cool divide.

True Spring

Both share the same undertone (warm) and chroma (clear). Light Spring is light in value where True Spring is medium. Both belong to the Spring family.

Light Spring FAQ

What colors are in the Light Spring palette?

The Light Spring palette includes ivory, butter yellow, light gold, apricot, peach, salmon, light coral, warm pink, lime sherbet and mint, among others. It is warm in undertone, light in value and clear in chroma, and its dominant characteristic is light.

What colors should a Light Spring avoid?

Black, deep burgundy, and heavy, muted earth tones. The palette on the opposite side of the seasonal wheel, Deep Autumn, is usually the least flattering overall.

Can a Light Spring wear black?

Pure black is usually too harsh for a Light Spring. The deepest shade in the palette, light coral (#F4978E), is the closest substitute for suits, coats and evening wear.

What are the best neutrals for a Light Spring?

The most versatile neutrals in the Light Spring palette are ivory (#FFF8E7) and warm light gray (#C9BFB0).

What jewelry looks best on a Light Spring?

The most flattering metals for Light Spring are yellow gold and rose gold. Polished and delicate. Fine chains, small hoops and dainty pendants. Gemstones that echo the palette include morganite, peridot, aquamarine, coral, citrine and ivory pearl. Go easy on heavy, dark or oxidized metals.

What lipstick colors suit a Light Spring?

Lip shades that follow the Light Spring palette include peach nude, warm pink and light coral. For cheeks, try peach and apricot.

What is the difference between Light Spring and Light Summer?

Both share the same value (light). Light Spring is warm in undertone where Light Summer is cool; Light Spring is clear in chroma where Light Summer is soft. Light Spring is a Spring palette and Light Summer is a Summer palette, so they sit on either side of the warm–cool divide.

What is the difference between Light Spring and True Spring?

Both share the same undertone (warm) and chroma (clear). Light Spring is light in value where True Spring is medium. Both belong to the Spring family.