Spring family · 12-season palette
Light Spring Color Palette
Short answer
24 colors · tap to hold one at the chin & copy its HEX
Warm-leaning
Light
Clear
01 — Character
Light Spring at a glance
Light Spring is the lightest corner of the warm side. Think of morning light through a linen curtain: hair, skin and eyes sit close together in depth, so the overall impression is luminous rather than striking. Colors work best when they keep that lightness and add a little warmth and clarity — peach rather than terracotta, light aqua rather than teal.
Contrast
Contrast is low to medium. A head-to-toe look built from one or two light tones with a single clear accent usually reads more polished than strong light–dark blocking.
Deciding trait
Light
Depth decides first. Light Spring sits at the light end of the scale, so its colors stay airy enough never to overpower your features; its Spring roots add a warm lean.
Undertone
Warm-leaning
Depth
Light
Clarity
Clear
02 — Palette by use
24 colors, sorted by the job they do
Base neutrals carry an outfit, main colors go near the face, and accents add a small dose. Tap any swatch to copy its HEX code.
Base neutrals
Trousers, coats, bags and shoes — the backbone of a wardrobe.
Main colors
Tops, knitwear, dresses — the colors that sit near your face.
Accents
Scarves, lips, jewelry and prints — small doses with impact.
Three starter formulas · 60 / 30 / 10
- Light Camel60% · base
- Peach30% · main
- Clear Coral10% · accent
- Ivory60% · base
- Warm Pink30% · main
- Clear Turquoise10% · accent
- Soft Taupe60% · base
- Mint30% · main
- Watermelon10% · accent
HEX values are for communication — screens and fabric differ, so check colors in person.
03 — Whites & black
Your white — and what to wear instead of black
Palette white
Ivory
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Whites
Ivory and soft cream usually beat stark optical white.
Compare against
Darks
Instead of black, try light warm navy, milk chocolate or soft taupe.
04 — Metals
Start with gold
Light, polished gold and rose gold; delicate pieces over chunky ones.
Finish
Polished, mirror shine — echoes clear coloring.
Compare pieces of similar size and shine, on the same side of your face, in the same light — and judge harmony, not sparkle.
Named for this season
05 — Hair color
Hair color directions
Golden blonde, strawberry blonde, light honey or warm light brown — compare against your natural depth first.
Directions to discuss with a colorist, not a formula — your color history and hair condition decide what’s achievable.
06 — Makeup
Makeup, by color family
Peach and warm-pink blush, coral or apricot lips, soft brown liner.
Color families only — we don’t recommend specific products.
07 — Outfits
Work and weekend, in Light Spring colors
Your season narrows the colors; dress code, climate, budget and taste decide the pieces. Start from what you already own.
Work
Ivory shirt, light camel trousers, periwinkle knit layered on top, small gold studs.
Weekend & dates
Peach tee, light-wash denim, buttercream cardigan and tan sneakers.
09 — Neighbors
How Light Spring differs from its neighbors
Seasons that sit next to each other on the wheel often share one or two traits. Compare them at the same depth, one pair at a time, in daylight.
| Trait | Light Spring | Light Summer | True Spring | Bright Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undertone | Warm-leaning | Cool-leaning | Warm | Warm-leaning |
| Depth | Light | Light | Medium | Medium |
| Clarity | Clear | Medium | Clear | Vivid |
| Signature colors | ||||
| Best white | Ivory | Soft White | Cream | Bright Ivory |
| Metal to start with | gold | silver | gold | gold |
Light Summer
Both are light. Light Spring is warmer and clearer, while Light Summer is cooler and softer.
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True Spring
Both are clear. Light Spring is cooler and lighter, while True Spring is warmer and deeper.
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Bright Spring
Both lean warm. Light Spring is lighter and less vivid, while Bright Spring is deeper and more vivid.
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10 — Common misreads
Four things that make Light Spring look like something else
Hair dye
Ash or platinum toner can make Light Spring read as Light Summer. Compare drapes against your natural roots, or with your hair wrapped in a neutral towel.
Lighting
Cool LED or overcast light flattens peach and coral. Check the palette near a window in indirect daylight before deciding the warm side “doesn’t work”.
Tanning
A summer tan deepens the skin and can push you toward True Spring for a few months; the light, delicate base usually returns by winter.
Makeup
Heavy bronzer or a dark lip can make light colors look washed out by comparison. Test drapes bare-faced, then add makeup in the palette’s peach and coral range.
11 — Colors to skip near the face
What may look heavy near your face
Heavy black, deep burgundy and dusty, greyed tones can look dull next to the face.
If you love one of these, wear it below the waist, or put a palette color at the neckline.
Looking “tired” in a color is a visual effect of contrast and reflected light, not a health signal.
12 — Questions
Light Spring, answered
HEX values are for communication — screens and fabric differ, so check colors in person.
Updated Oct 2026
Not sure you’re a Light Spring?
Our drape test compares colors on your own selfie and gives a closest season, a runner-up and the reasons. It needs an account and a plan — you can also compare the pairs above in daylight.