The Seasonal Color Palette

Palettes / Autumn

True Autumn color palette

Fully warm with golden undertones. Spice, harvest and forest shades with real richness.

Undertone WarmValue Medium-deepChroma RichDominant Warm

Is True Autumn your palette?

  • Undertone: Warm, golden undertone. Gold jewelry usually flatters more than silver, and cream looks better than stark white near the face.
  • Value: Medium to deep coloring. Richer, mid-to-dark shades carry better than pastels.
  • Chroma: Colors should have depth and saturation without being electric.

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All 16 True Autumn colors

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Best neutrals

  • Cream #F4E4C1

Colors to avoid

Icy pastels, fuchsia, and cool grays. The opposite palette on the seasonal wheel, True Spring, is usually the least flattering overall.

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Sister palettes

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

Deep Autumn

Both share the same chroma (rich). True Autumn is warm in undertone where Deep Autumn is warm-neutral; True Autumn is medium-deep in value where Deep Autumn is deep. Both belong to the Autumn family.

Soft Autumn

True Autumn is warm in undertone where Soft Autumn is warm-neutral; True Autumn is medium-deep in value where Soft Autumn is medium; True Autumn is rich in chroma where Soft Autumn is muted. Both belong to the Autumn family.

True Autumn FAQ

What colors are in the True Autumn palette?

The True Autumn palette includes cream, warm beige, camel, bronze, chocolate, mustard, pumpkin, burnt orange, rust and terracotta, among others. It is warm in undertone, medium-deep in value and rich in chroma, and its dominant characteristic is warm.

What colors should a True Autumn avoid?

Icy pastels, fuchsia, and cool grays. The palette on the opposite side of the seasonal wheel, True Spring, is usually the least flattering overall.

Can a True Autumn wear black?

Pure black is usually too harsh for a True Autumn. The deepest shade in the palette, chocolate (#5C3A21), is the closest substitute for suits, coats and evening wear.

What are the best neutrals for a True Autumn?

The most versatile neutrals in the True Autumn palette are cream (#F4E4C1).

What is the difference between True Autumn and Deep Autumn?

Both share the same chroma (rich). True Autumn is warm in undertone where Deep Autumn is warm-neutral; True Autumn is medium-deep in value where Deep Autumn is deep. Both belong to the Autumn family.

What is the difference between True Autumn and Soft Autumn?

True Autumn is warm in undertone where Soft Autumn is warm-neutral; True Autumn is medium-deep in value where Soft Autumn is medium; True Autumn is rich in chroma where Soft Autumn is muted. Both belong to the Autumn family.