Autumn · Warm + Soft
True Autumn color palette
True Autumn, also called Warm Autumn, is the warmest season of all: golden, rich and gently muted. Its color palette is the spice rack of colors, with rust, mustard, olive, pumpkin and warm teal. Cool colors such as icy pink, cool grey and magenta make it look grey and tired.
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True Autumn: Best colors
True Autumn people often have auburn, copper, golden brown or warm medium brown hair, golden or warm beige skin, and warm brown, hazel or green eyes with golden flecks.
- Rust#A4461E
- Mustard#C99A1E
- Olive#6F6B2A
- Pumpkin#D46A1F
- Warm teal#1F6F6B
- Paprika#B5442A
- Moss green#5E6B2C
- Golden ochre#C7891E
- Terracotta#B5583B
- Teal blue#235E6E
- Tomato#C9472D
- Forest#2F5236
True Autumn neutrals
- Cream#F2E6CC
- Camel#B98A55
- Chocolate#4A2C1A
- Olive brown#5C4A2A
Colors to keep away from the face
- Black#111111
- Icy pink#F4D7E3
- Cool grey#8E949B
- Magenta#C21875
Black, icy pink, cool grey and magenta near the face.
How to tell if you are a True Autumn
- Warm, earthy colors make your skin glow; cool colors make it look grey.
- Next to True Spring: rust beats coral and earthy shades feel more like you than sunny brights.
- Next to Deep Autumn: the darkest browns and forest greens can feel heavy; mid-depth spice colors are best.
How to wear the True Autumn palette
- Camel, cream, chocolate and olive brown as neutrals.
- Spice combinations (rust with teal, mustard with olive).
- Tweed, corduroy and leather suit the season.
Season traits
- Undertone
- Warm
- Value
- Medium
- Chroma
- Medium
- Contrast
- Medium
True Autumn makeup
Terracotta and peach blush, brick, warm red and coral lips, bronze, copper and olive eyeshadow.
True Autumn hair color
Copper, auburn, chestnut and golden brown. Ash blonde and platinum fight your warmth.
True Autumn metals: Gold
Yellow gold, antique gold, bronze and copper.
Neighbouring seasons
A True Autumn capsule wardrobe
Weekdays: cream trousers or a skirt, a rust top near the face and a pumpkin scarf or bag.
Weekends: a camel jacket over a paprika knit, with terracotta as the accent in shoes or jewelry.
Evenings: a olive dress or shirt, a olive brown coat and a touch of forest for contrast.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is True Autumn the same as Warm Autumn?
Yes. Both names describe the season that is warm first and soft second.
Can True Autumn wear white?
Choose cream or warm ivory; pure white looks stark next to golden skin.
What is the difference between True Autumn and Soft Autumn?
True Autumn is richer and warmer; Soft Autumn is more muted and closer to neutral.
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