Spring · Light + Warm
Light Spring color palette
Light Spring is the lightest of the warm seasons: delicate, warm-leaning and clear. Its color palette is full of light, sunny shades such as peach, light coral, buttercup and warm aqua, worn in soft contrast. Dark, heavy colors like black, burgundy and charcoal overpower it.
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Light Spring: Best colors
Light Spring people often have light golden, strawberry or light brown hair, light skin with a peachy or ivory cast, and light blue, green or warm hazel eyes. Contrast between hair, skin and eyes is low.
- Peach#F6B89A
- Light coral#F4877A
- Buttercup#F6D67A
- Warm aqua#7FD1C3
- Light periwinkle#A9B6E8
- Apple green#A8D07A
- Warm pink#F49AB0
- Light turquoise#6CC9D6
- Apricot#F7A86B
- Lilac#C3A7DA
- Soft daffodil#FBE69A
- Light warm navy#4A5F92
Light Spring neutrals
- Ivory#FBF3E2
- Light camel#D9B98E
- Warm light grey#C9C2B6
- Milk chocolate#8C6748
Colors to keep away from the face
- Black#111111
- Burgundy#5E1A2B
- Dark olive#4B4B26
- Charcoal#36373B
Black, burgundy, dark olive and charcoal near the face; use them, if at all, below the waist.
How to tell if you are a Light Spring
- Light colors flatter you more than anything deep; black makes you look tired.
- Next to Light Summer: you look fresher in peach and cream than in icy pink and pure white, and gold suits you better than silver.
- Next to True Spring: very saturated orange and tomato red feel loud on you, while their lighter versions look natural.
How to wear the Light Spring palette
- Build outfits from light neutrals (ivory, light camel, warm grey) and add one clear color near the face.
- Swap black for light warm navy or milk chocolate in coats and shoes.
- Keep contrast gentle: tone-on-tone peach and coral, or aqua with ivory.
Season traits
- Undertone
- Warm
- Value
- Light
- Chroma
- Medium
- Contrast
- Low
Light Spring makeup
Choose peachy or warm pink blush, coral or warm rose lips, and soft brown or bronze eyeliner rather than black. Light, luminous bases suit you better than heavy matte ones.
Light Spring hair color
Golden blonde, honey, strawberry blonde and light warm brown keep your coloring harmonious. Very dark or ash shades drain your warmth.
Light Spring metals: Gold
Yellow gold, light rose gold and polished brass. Silver can look cold unless it is very bright and shiny.
Neighbouring seasons
A Light Spring capsule wardrobe
Weekdays: ivory trousers or a skirt, a peach top near the face and a warm aqua scarf or bag.
Weekends: a light camel jacket over a apple green knit, with apricot as the accent in shoes or jewelry.
Evenings: a buttercup dress or shirt, a milk chocolate coat and a touch of light warm navy for contrast.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can Light Spring wear black?
Black is the hardest color for Light Spring. Use light warm navy or milk chocolate instead, or keep black away from the face.
Is Light Spring warm or cool?
Warm-leaning and light: its warmth is gentle, so it shares some colors with Light Summer.
What is the difference between Light Spring and Light Summer?
Both are light. Light Spring leans warm (peach, cream, gold), Light Summer leans cool (powder blue, rose, silver).
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