True Spring, also called Warm Spring, is the warmest spring season: sunny, golden and fresh. True Springs shine in golden yellow, coral, warm turquoise and grass green, and can look pale or grey in black, icy colors and cool pinks. Here is the full true spring color palette with HEX codes, plus hair, makeup and how Warm Spring compares with Soft Autumn.
What is a True Spring?
- Warm first. Warmth is the defining quality: golden undertones harmonize with warm colors.
- Clear. Colors should be fresh and clean, not dusty.
- Light to medium depth. Lighter than an autumn, deeper than Light Spring.
Typical traits: golden blonde, strawberry blonde, golden red or light-to-medium golden brown hair, warm blue, green, turquoise or golden hazel eyes, and skin with a peachy or golden undertone, often with freckles.
The true spring color palette
| Color family | True spring shades | Example HEX |
|---|---|---|
| Yellows | golden yellow, sunflower, warm buttercup | #F6BE00, #FFC512, #F9D56E |
| Oranges and corals | coral, apricot, tangerine, warm salmon | #FF7F50, #FBCEB1, #F28500, #FA8072 |
| Reds and pinks | warm red, poppy, warm coral pink | #E03C31, #E35335, #F88379 |
| Greens | grass green, apple green, warm jade | #4CA64C, #8DB600, #3AB09E |
| Blues | warm turquoise, aqua, warm periwinkle | #40E0D0, #00B7C2, #8B9FE0 |
| Neutrals | camel, golden beige, ivory, warm light grey, warm navy | #C19A6B, #E1C699, #FFFFF0, #CFC8BD, #2F4A7A |
Best neutrals
Camel, golden beige, ivory, cream, warm light grey and a warm navy. These replace black, charcoal and bright white.
Colors to avoid
- Black and charcoal near the face.
- Icy and cool shades: icy blue, blue-red, fuchsia, cool lavender.
- Dusty, muted colors: mauve, slate, dusty rose.
- Very dark heavy colors: burgundy, aubergine.
True spring hair colors
- Golden blonde and honey blonde.
- Strawberry blonde and golden copper.
- Golden light brown and warm caramel.
Avoid ash blonde, platinum, cool brown and jet black. Preview sunny shades with the hair color changer.
True spring makeup
- Lips: coral, warm peach, warm red, golden nude.
- Blush: apricot, coral, peach.
- Eyes: gold, bronze, warm brown, teal or turquoise as an accent; brown liner.
Jewelry and metals
Shiny yellow gold, rose gold and warm stones such as citrine, coral and turquoise.
True Spring vs. similar seasons
- True (Warm) Spring vs. Soft Autumn: both lean warm. Soft Autumn is deeper and dustier (sage, camel, terracotta); Warm Spring is clearer and brighter (golden yellow, coral, turquoise).
- True Spring vs. Bright Spring: Bright Spring is clearer and higher contrast; True Spring is warmer.
- True Spring vs. True Autumn: True Autumn is deeper and more earthy (rust, olive, chocolate).
How to know if you are a True Spring
Compare golden yellow with mustard, and coral with dusty rose, in daylight. True Springs look brightest in the clear, warm versions. Check with the color analysis quiz or upload a selfie to the AI color analysis.
FAQ
What colors suit a true spring?
Warm, clear colors: golden yellow, coral, apricot, warm red, grass green, warm turquoise, camel and ivory.
Is warm spring the same as true spring?
Yes. Different systems use "warm" or "true" for this season.
Can true springs wear black?
Black usually looks heavy. Warm navy, camel or golden brown are better choices.
What hair color is best for a true spring?
Golden or honey blonde, strawberry blonde, golden copper, golden light brown and caramel.
What is the difference between warm spring and soft autumn?
Warm Spring is clearer and brighter; Soft Autumn is softer, dustier and a little deeper.
