Autumn · Soft + Warm
Soft Autumn color palette
Soft Autumn is soft first and warm second: gentle, blended coloring with a golden or olive warmth. Its palette is muted and earthy, with soft olive, muted salmon, khaki, honey and soft teal. Icy, electric and very dark colors, and black above all, overpower it.
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Soft Autumn: Best colors
Soft Autumn people often have dark blonde to medium golden or ash-golden brown hair, warm beige or olive skin, and hazel, soft green or warm brown eyes. Contrast is low.
- Soft olive#8A8A5C
- Muted salmon#D4927C
- Khaki#B3A47A
- Soft teal#5E8F86
- Warm rose#C08378
- Moss#7B8053
- Soft terracotta#B9735A
- Muted jade#6E9C88
- Honey#C9A15A
- Dusty peach#DDAE93
- Soft aubergine#6E4D5A
- Denim teal#4F7480
Soft Autumn neutrals
- Oatmeal#E5D8C3
- Warm taupe#9A8571
- Mushroom#A79F95
- Coffee#5E4A3B
Colors to keep away from the face
- Black#111111
- Icy blue#CFE8F6
- Electric blue#1F5BFF
- Fuchsia#E0218A
Black, icy blue, electric blue and fuchsia near the face.
How to tell if you are a Soft Autumn
- Muted warm colors look natural; brights and icy pastels look harsh or chalky.
- Next to Soft Summer: gold looks right and silver looks grey; terracotta beats mauve.
- Next to True Autumn: rich rust and deep olive feel a touch heavy; their softer versions glow.
How to wear the Soft Autumn palette
- Oatmeal, warm taupe, mushroom and coffee as neutrals.
- Earthy combinations (olive with salmon, khaki with soft teal).
- Suede, linen and knit textures echo your softness.
Season traits
- Undertone
- Warm
- Value
- Medium
- Chroma
- Soft
- Contrast
- Low
Soft Autumn makeup
Peach and soft terracotta blush, warm rose and muted coral lips, bronze and olive eyeshadow.
Soft Autumn hair color
Soft caramel, muted copper, honey brown, golden lowlights. Avoid icy blonde and blue-black.
Soft Autumn metals: Gold
Brushed yellow gold, antique gold and bronze.
Neighbouring seasons
A Soft Autumn capsule wardrobe
Weekdays: oatmeal trousers or a skirt, a soft olive top near the face and a soft teal scarf or bag.
Weekends: a warm taupe jacket over a moss knit, with honey as the accent in shoes or jewelry.
Evenings: a khaki dress or shirt, a coffee coat and a touch of denim teal for contrast.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can Soft Autumn wear black?
Black is harsh on Soft Autumn. Coffee brown, warm charcoal and deep olive give depth without the contrast.
Is Soft Autumn warm or neutral?
Neutral-warm: warm enough for gold, soft enough that strong warm colors look heavy.
What lipstick suits Soft Autumn?
Warm rose, terracotta nude, muted coral and soft brick.
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