The Seasonal Color Palette

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True Spring color palette

Fully warm, clear and lively. Golden undertones at full strength: tulips, citrus and fresh grass.

Undertone WarmValue MediumChroma ClearDominant Warm

Best metals: Yellow goldBrass

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Is True 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: Coloring sits in the middle range. Neither the palest pastels nor the darkest shades are ideal.
  • Chroma: Features read clean and vivid. Pure, clear colors look fresh, while dusty shades look dull.

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16 True Spring colors

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Best neutrals

  • Cream #FFF1D0

Colors to avoid

Icy pastels, black, and dusty or greyed shades. The opposite palette on the seasonal wheel, True Autumn, is usually the least flattering overall.

What suits True Spring

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Men's & unisex clothing Shirts, knitwear and outerwear in warm shades. Build on cream and keep golden yellow near the collar, where the color does the most work. Shop True Spring → Women's clothing Tops, dresses and coats across the clear, medium range. Poppy Red and golden yellow carry an outfit; the neutrals hold it together. Shop True Spring → Makeup Lips in coral and poppy red, cheeks in coral, eyes in gold and bronze. Shop True Spring → Jewelry Yellow gold and brass suit True Spring. Polished and bright. Warm, shiny gold in medium weights. Stones: citrine, coral and turquoise. Shop True Spring →

Sister palettes

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

Light Spring

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

Bright Spring

Both share the same value (medium). True Spring is warm in undertone where Bright Spring is warm-neutral; True Spring is clear in chroma where Bright Spring is bright. Both belong to the Spring family.

True Spring FAQ

What colors are in the True Spring palette?

The True Spring palette includes cream, golden beige, camel, golden brown, warm yellow, golden yellow, orange, peach, coral and poppy red, among others. It is warm in undertone, medium in value and clear in chroma, and its dominant characteristic is warm.

What colors should a True Spring avoid?

Icy pastels, black, and dusty or greyed shades. The palette on the opposite side of the seasonal wheel, True Autumn, is usually the least flattering overall.

Can a True Spring wear black?

Pure black is usually too harsh for a True Spring. The deepest shade in the palette, light warm navy (#3B5BA5), is the closest substitute for suits, coats and evening wear.

What are the best neutrals for a True Spring?

The most versatile neutrals in the True Spring palette are cream (#FFF1D0).

What jewelry looks best on a True Spring?

The most flattering metals for True Spring are yellow gold and brass. Polished and bright. Warm, shiny gold in medium weights. Gemstones that echo the palette include citrine, coral, turquoise, peridot, golden topaz and fire opal. Go easy on silver and platinum.

What lipstick colors suit a True Spring?

Lip shades that follow the True Spring palette include coral, poppy red and warm peach. For cheeks, try coral and golden peach.

What is the difference between True Spring and Light Spring?

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

What is the difference between True Spring and Bright Spring?

Both share the same value (medium). True Spring is warm in undertone where Bright Spring is warm-neutral; True Spring is clear in chroma where Bright Spring is bright. Both belong to the Spring family.