Spring family · 12-season palette
True Spring Color Palette
Short answer
24 colors · tap to hold one at the chin & copy its HEX
Warm
Medium
Clear
01 — Character
True Spring at a glance
True Spring is warmth with the lights on. Skin often has a golden or peachy cast, hair tends to carry golden, copper or strawberry tones, and eyes may show warm flecks. Colors that are both warm and clean — coral, marigold, turquoise, kelly green — echo that glow, while greyed or icy shades can make the face look dull.
Contrast
Contrast is medium. Pair a warm neutral like camel or cream with one saturated color rather than stacking several brights at once.
Deciding trait
Warm
Temperature decides first. True Spring is the purest warm version of Spring, with no lean toward a neighboring family — which is why it’s also called Warm Spring.
Undertone
Warm
Depth
Medium
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
- Camel60% · base
- Coral30% · main
- Tomato10% · accent
- Cream60% · base
- Tangerine30% · main
- Saffron10% · accent
- Warm Grey60% · base
- Kelly Green30% · main
- Bright Aqua10% · 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
Cream
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Whites
Cream and warm ivory.
Compare against
Darks
Golden brown, warm navy or chocolate in place of black.
04 — Metals
Start with gold
Yellow gold, brass and warm bronze.
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 brown, copper, warm auburn or honey highlights.
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
Coral and warm peach blush, tomato-red or coral lips, bronze shadow.
Color families only — we don’t recommend specific products.
07 — Outfits
Work and weekend, in True Spring colors
Your season narrows the colors; dress code, climate, budget and taste decide the pieces. Start from what you already own.
Work
Cream blouse, camel blazer, warm navy trousers and gold hoops.
Weekend & dates
Turquoise knit, khaki chinos and tan leather sandals.
09 — Neighbors
How True 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 | True Spring | Bright Spring | Light Spring | True Autumn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undertone | Warm | Warm-leaning | Warm-leaning | Warm |
| Depth | Medium | Medium | Light | Medium-deep |
| Clarity | Clear | Vivid | Clear | Medium |
| Signature colors | ||||
| Best white | Cream | Bright Ivory | Ivory | Warm Cream |
| Metal to start with | gold | gold | gold | gold |
Bright Spring
Both sit at medium depth. True Spring is warmer and less vivid, while Bright Spring is cooler and more vivid.
Try this pair at your chin
Light Spring
Both are clear. True Spring is warmer and deeper, while Light Spring is cooler and lighter.
Try this pair at your chin
True Autumn
Both are warm. True Spring is clearer, while True Autumn is softer.
Try this pair at your chin
10 — Common misreads
Four things that make True Spring look like something else
Hair dye
Going ash brown or cool black mutes your natural warmth, so cooler drapes can look better than they would with your own color.
Lighting
Warm indoor bulbs flatter almost everyone in coral. Compare in daylight against a cooler pink to be sure the warmth is coming from you, not the lamp.
Tanning
A deep tan can make True Spring look like True Autumn, and rich rusts suddenly seem to work. Re-check clear turquoise and coral once the tan fades.
Makeup
A pink-toned foundation or mauve lip can neutralize your warmth during a test. Go bare-faced, or switch to peach and coral.
11 — Colors to skip near the face
What may look heavy near your face
Icy pastels, blue-grey and stark black-and-white can look harsh.
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
True Spring, answered
HEX values are for communication — screens and fabric differ, so check colors in person.
Updated Oct 2026
Not sure you’re a True 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.