True Spring vs True Autumn
If you’ve figured out that your primary characteristic is warmth but can’t decide between True Spring and True Autumn, you’re in the right place – in this article, we'll explore the differences between these two seasons! Both True Spring and True Autumn are “pure” warm seasons characterised by golden, warm yellow-based undertones. However, while True Spring and True Autumn share this warmth, they differ in value, chroma, and intensity.
True Spring belongs to the Spring family and True Autumn to the Autumn family. Although both seasons are distinctly warm, True Spring is lighter and brighter, while True Autumn is deeper and softer. True Spring’s palette is lively and fresh, reminiscent of a sunny spring day, while True Autumn’s colours are deeper and more muted and earthy like a golden autumn afternoon. If we go back to analysing the features of each season, we can see that:
If we go back to the characteristics of each season, we can see that:
The spring seasons are warm, bright, and light.
The autumn seasons are warm, muted and dark.
The Palettes
True Spring: Warm, Bright, and Light
The True Spring palette is characterised by fresh, warm, and lively colours that are light and clear. Think of colours that bring to mind blooming flowers and fresh greenery—bright, cheerful, and full of energy. Even the darker shades in True Spring retain a lightness and warmth. All colors, even the cooler one, have a hint of yellow mixed into them.
True Autumn: Warm, Deep, and Rich
The True Autumn palette, on the other hand, is warm, earthy, and muted. It draws inspiration from autumn landscapes, with colours that feel grounded and cosy, like the tones of fall leaves or a forest floor. True Autumn shades are more muted and richer compared to True Spring, creating a sense of depth. All colors, even the cooler ones, have a hint of brown mixed into them.
How to Determine if You’re a True Spring or True Autumn
The main difference between True Spring and True Autumn lies in the intensity and depth of the colors. True Spring colours are brighter and lighter, while True Autumn shades are deeper and more muted. To identify which season suits you best, focus on which colours make you look vibrant versus which ones feel overwhelming or dull.
1. Determine Your Contrast Level and Value
Both True Spring and True Autumn have warm undertones and will look best in gold jewelry and warm colors, however their levels of brightness and depth vary. Here are some indicators that can help you differentiate between the two seasons:
Bright vs Muted: Do you feel more at home in bright, sunny shades and vibrant corals, or do you lean toward rich, earthy tones like rust and olive?
Light vs Dark: Do you look better in lighter colors like yellow or lime green or darker ones like burn orange and olive green?
Depth: How much depth do your features have? Is your hair a warm chocolate brown or a light golden brown? What about your skin and eyes?
The Blonde Test: Can you pull of blonde? One key indicator of a Spring is the ability to pull off different shades of blonde. Colors like honey blonde, golden blonde, strawberry blonde are too light for True Autumns and can look a little unnatural. True Autumns look better in chestnut browns, and subtle golden highlights rather than all-over blonde. Whereas, True Springs will generally look quite good in blonde.
Jewelry Test: Do bright, shiny golds flatter you more (True Spring), or do antique, burnished golds look better (True Autumn)?
Glow Factor: Do your features have a fresh, almost peachy glow (True Spring) or a warm, earthy undertone (True Autumn)?
Take note of your answers to each of these questions and see if you lean more towards one or the other.
2. Eye and Hair Color
True Spring: True Springs often have clear, warm eyes, such as bright blue, green, or warm hazel. Hair colors can vary from light golden blonde to warm brown or red, typically with a sunny, golden and bright quality. Many natural redheads are True Springs. The skin also typically has a light peach-y quality to it. The overall effect of a True Spring’s appearance is bright, warm, and lively.
True Autumn: True Autumns usually have warmer, earthier eyes like hazel, amber, warm brown, or olive green. Hair is often deeper, ranging from chestnut brown to auburn with rich, golden or reddish undertones. The skin is often quite tan and glowy. The overall features have an earthy warmth. Natural redheads whose hair and skin are a little darker can fall into this season. The overall effect of a True Autumn’s appearance is warm, rich, and earthy.
3. The Color Test
Try comparing specific colours from the True Spring and True Autumn palettes to see which enhance your complexion and which feel less harmonious. Pay attention to how the color affects your skin tone, eyes, lips and jawline.
Peach vs. Rust: Peach (warm and light) vs. rust (warm and muted). Which makes your skin look vibrant?
Bright Yellow vs. Mustard Yellow: Bright yellow (clear and sunny) vs. mustard yellow (rich and earthy). Which one complements your skin best?
Coral vs. Burnt Orange: Coral (bright and fresh) vs. burnt orange (deep and warm). Which brings out your natural glow?
Lime Green vs Olive Green: Lime green (bright and light) vs. olive green (soft and deep). Which one feels more harmonious?
Experimenting with these colours should help you identify your season. Look for signs like:
Feeling more radiant, energetic, and naturally glowing in certain colours
Receiving compliments about looking refreshed or vibrant
Needing less makeup, as the colours naturally enhance your features
Tips for Each Season
True Spring: Warm and Vivid
The True Spring palette is filled with warm, bright colours that are lively, fun, youthful and fresh. These colours are ideal for those who can pull off vibrant, clear tones with a warm undertone. Key colours include:
Warm Yellow: A bright, sunny yellow with golden undertones.
Coral: A lively, warm pink with a touch of orange.
Grass Green: A fresh, warm green that feels full of life.
Turquoise: A bright, warm blue-green that’s crisp and clear.
Warm Ivory: A soft, warm off-white that’s light and bright.
Toffee: A soft, warm brown that is light and warm.
Apricot: A bright, warm color that no one but the warm seasons can pull off.
Wardrobe Staples: Choose bright, warm colours like yellow, coral, apricot, ivory, toffee and grass green. Think light, breezy fabrics that reflect the freshness and energy of spring.
Makeup: Opt for warm, vibrant tones in your makeup—think coral blushes, peachy lipsticks, and bright gold eyeshadows. Avoid anything too dark or muted.
Hair Color: Stick to warm, golden tones in your hair, such as honey blonde, light auburn, or golden brown. Stay away from dark and cool colors like black and espresso brown.
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True Autumn: The Warm and Rich Palette
The True Autumn palette is filled with warm, earthy colours that are rich and natural. These colours are perfect for those who can wear deep, muted tones with a warm undertone. Key colours include:
Burnt Orange: A deep, warm orange with a rich, earthy feel.
Olive Green: A muted, warm green that’s natural and grounding.
Mustard Yellow: A deep, warm yellow with a golden, earthy tone.
Rust: A warm, muted red with a brownish undertone.
Warm Brown: A rich, deep brown with warm, golden undertones.
Warm Plum: A rich, warm purple with an earthy feel.
Warm Burgundy: A deep, warm red with brown undertones.
Wardrobe Staples: Choose rich, earthy colours like burnt orange, olive green, mustard, rust, terracotta and warm brown. Think cosy, textured, earthy fabrics that reflect the warmth and depth of autumn.
Makeup: Opt for warm, earthy and natural tones in your makeup—think deep brown eyeshadows, warm red lipsticks, and rich gold highlighters. Avoid anything too bright, light or cool.
Hair Color: Embrace warm, rich hair colours, such as chestnut brown, deep auburn, or golden brown. Avoid colors like platinum blonde, jet black, or ashy brown.
Read more about True Autumns.
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