Color Palettes

Light Spring color palette

Light Spring is light in value, warm-leaning in undertone and fairly clear in chroma, so it looks best in fresh, sunny pastels. People in this season usually have low contrast between skin, hair and eyes: light to light-medium skin with a peachy or golden glow, golden blonde to light strawberry or light brown hair, and blue, green or light hazel eyes. Use this page as a self-guided starting point and test colors against your face in daylight.

Best colors for Light Spring

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Light Spring palettes

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Capsule wardrobe

Cream, light camel, peach, aqua and periwinkle mix into almost any outfit.

Work outfits

Soft cream, warm taupe and light navy keep things polished without looking heavy.

Evening

Coral, warm turquoise and light gold glow under evening light.

Neutrals

Ivory, cream, light camel and soft warm gray replace black and stark white.

Accent colors

Bright but light pops for a bag, scarf or sneaker.

How to wear your colors

Clothing#FFC1A1 · #8FD3C9 · #F3E7D3Wear your lightest, sunniest shades near the face. Swap black for light navy or warm gray and pure white for cream.
Makeup (lips, blush, eyes)#F4A6B8 · #FF8C82 · #C9A27ETry peach or warm pink blush and coral or rosy-peach lips. Soft bronze, champagne and light brown shadows look natural.
Hair color#E3C38A · #D4A373 · #C68E5EGolden blonde, honey and light strawberry tones keep the look warm and light. Avoid ashy or very dark dyes, which can drain your face.
Jewelry & metals#E8CC8A · #E6B8A2Light yellow gold and rose gold are the easiest picks. Polished, delicate pieces suit you better than heavy antique finishes.

Colors to avoid

Tips

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if I'm a Light Spring?

Light colors make you look fresh, and warm pastels like peach and aqua brighten your skin. Black and dark jewel tones tend to look heavy on you, and there is little contrast between your hair, skin and eyes. Hold up a peach and a cool pink scarf in daylight; if peach looks better, Light Spring is a good guess.

What's the difference between Light Spring and Light Summer?

Both seasons are light first, but Light Spring leans warm and slightly clearer, while Light Summer leans cool and softer. Light Spring shines in peach, warm pink and cream; Light Summer prefers powder blue, lavender and soft white.

Can Light Spring wear black?

Black is usually too heavy and can create shadows on the face. Light navy, warm gray or soft taupe give the same polished effect with less contrast.

What hair colors suit a Light Spring?

Golden blonde, honey, light strawberry blonde and warm light brown are the most flattering. Very dark or cool ash shades often look harsh on this season.

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