Warm Spring: Colour Analysis Guide - Roberta Style Lee (2024)

Light, bright and clear, the Warm Spring colour palette is like a bouquet of Spring flowers. It’s full of colour – think bright green, sunny yellow, peachy pink and orange. There are absolutely no cool tones here!

Can you wear these colours effortlessly? Then you could be a Warm Spring (also known as a True Spring). By wearing colours that match your natural colouring, your eyes will appear brighter, your skin healthier and imperfections minimised. Whereas the wrong colours, well, they can make you look washed out. So, it’s worth getting your colours right.

In today’s post, I share my quick guide to Warm Spring skin tones: what they are, how to know if you’re a Warm Spring, their best colours and celebrities who also share this season.

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Defining Characteristics of a True Spring

If you’re a Warm Spring, the first thing you’ll notice when you look in the mirror is your warm, sun-kissed colouring. You have a golden hue to your appearance and a noticeable absence of cool pink and blue undertones. Your hair, eyes and skin also appear bright and fresh so your features stand out against each other

Hair

Spring types typically have golden blonde, or warm light brunette or red hair. Light to medium golden brown is common for darker ethnicities.

Eyes

The eyes will be brighter shades of warm blue, green, hazel and light brown.

Skin

Warm Spring skin appears bright thanks to its medium-high contrast in features. It can range from fair to medium (with ethnic skin types this must be considered within your race if you are fair or medium). A yellow undertone can show up on the skin as a sun-kissed look on you, sometimes only noticeable with a tan.

In the images below, you can see how the features have a medium level of contrast but there are no completely dark areas.

so, am i a warm spring?

Colour analysis isn’t a simple process but looking at how your skin reacts to certain colours is a great indicator of your natural colouring.

If you’re a Warm Spring, you’ll find very dark, muted colours and cool, delicate tones look awful on you. Think of colours like plum or maroon which may be warm, but lack vibrancy. Then consider cool muted colours like powder blue and baby pink. The coolness of these colours are underwhelming and do not add to the brightness and warmth that your complexion needs – making you look drained, tired and dull.

As I said, figuring out your season within the colour analysis system is tricky. Despite having very different colour palettes, each season can share similar characteristics. For example, Warm Springs and True Winters have a bright, clear appearance which can often lead to confusion.

An easy way to distinguish these two seasons is to look at your undertone. If there’s a blue or pink undertone to your skin, you’re likely a winter type. While a yellowness to your skin indicates that you’re likely a spring type. If you’re a Warm Spring you can rock bright mustards and intense khaki greens – while a True Winter will find these colours very hard to pull off without looking washed out and needing lots of makeup.

Your bright colouring means you look better in vivid, saturated colours. Whereas Warm Autumn, your sister season, looks best in soft, muted colours. But because these sister seasons share the same warm undertones they are often confused – which can lead to unflattering colour choices in your wardrobe. Yikes. So it’s important that you complete a thorough colour analysis.

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Warm Spring Colour Palette

Warm colours are bright and saturated. Think back to the bouquet of spring flowers – it’s full of greens, yellows, peachy pinks and orangey reds. Unlike Warm Autumn, your bright features are easily dulled by muted tones. Instead, stick to more vivid colours such as: spring green, aqua blue, coral pink, violet and bright yellow. And, of course, steer clear of cool colours.

If you’re struggling to tell the difference between warm and cool colours, then check out my warm colours blog for a step-by-step breakdown.

Best Colours for Warm Spring Skin Tones

  • Ivory white
  • Every shade of brown (light camel, warm beige, golden tan)
  • Yellow
  • Yellow-greens (spring green, true green, emerald, turquoise)
  • Warm blues (aqua blue)
  • Peachy pinks (coral, salmon)
  • Orangey-reds
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This is just a small selection of your most flattering colours. If you’d like to learn more about your go-to colours…and which ones to avoid, then enrol on my course to access my bespoke spring colour wheel and handouts.

True Spring Celebrities

There are lots of Warm Spring celebs who know how to dress for their spring colouring. Some are quite obvious spring types, while others might come as more of a surprise. First up, you have celebs like Cameron Diaz and Kylie Minogue who have the typical blonde hair, blue eyes and bronzed skin.

Then you have Nicole Kidman with her alabaster skin and fiery red hair who pulls off bold colours really well. Tyra Banks is another great example of a Warm Spring. Other famous spring types include: Scarlett Johanson, Beyonce, Amy Adams and Drew Barrymore.

Are you a Warm Spring? Let me know in the comments below – and share your go-to colours!

Think you might be a different season? Read my other posts to find out:

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FAQs

Can warm Spring have dark hair? ›

Warm Spring

Their hair most commonly ranges from dark blonde to medium brown, or is in the red family. Eyes are often blue-green, green, hazel, or golden brown.

Can a warm Spring wear navy? ›

As a Spring, navy is a great anchor colour for your palette, one of the more 'serious' shades in a palette that can be very light and playful.

Does black look good on warm Spring? ›

Any season can wear black, but some may find it is overwhelming. Black is likely to be somewhat less harsh for warm spring than some other seasons. Black definitely isn't your BEST color, and strong shades of brown will be most suitable.

What colors should warm undertones avoid? ›

If you have a warm complexion, avoid colors in your clothing and cosmetics that have cool (blue) undertones. Figure 2. Color wheel showing primary (red, blue, and yellow) and secondary (violet, green, and orange) colors.

Can a warm Spring wear GREY? ›

Value: The ideal value effect on Warm/True Spring is medium light value. Too dark overall effect is less flattering and should be avoided. Chroma: Colours that aren't bright in chroma should be avoided. Muted, soft, dusty and greyed colours do a lot of disservice to Warm/True Spring.

Does warmer hair color make you look younger? ›

Warm Honey

Lighter hair can make you look younger, as long as you use the right tones. Add some warmth with golden highlights and go for shades like honey to give your complexion a healthy, youthful glow!

Can warm Springs wear red? ›

Red shades for Warm Spring women

Warm Spring women can look outstanding wearing orange-red tones, tomato or wild-poppy red. Just check out these two pretty example dresses. Pair it with your best neutral shade – camel or some other warm shades to flourish your glowing look.

What colors should Spring avoid? ›

Colours to Avoid

Very cool colours, such as icy blues and greys, will clash with your natural warmth and will make you look unhealthy. Similarly, muted and toned-down colours, such as dusty blues and muddy browns, will dampen your natural brightness and make you look muddy.

Can springs wear teal? ›

You might think that teal is too deep for your light bright Spring palette, but get the shade just right and teal can add a new dimension to so many of your vibrant fresh colours.

Can springs wear purple? ›

I would also avoid very deep colors as mentioned above. Springs can wear almost any color family (aka pink, blue, purple), but the versions of those colors like a deep eggplant is not where you want to be.

Can springs wear pink? ›

True Spring's best colours are usually warm greens, yellows, orangey reds, very peachy pinks and every shade of light brown from tan to palest beige.

Is taupe a spring color? ›

"One of our favorite color combos for spring is white, camel/taupe, and soft pink," says Bria Hammel of Bria Hammel Interiors. "It's such a timeless color palette because of its neutrality, but it also provides a bit of warmth and subtle color to a space without going too over the top."

Can a spring wear burgundy? ›

Yes, you can definitely wear burgundy in the spring! It's a great way to add a pop of color to your wardrobe, and it can really brighten up your look. Just be sure to pair it with some lighter colors so you don't look too heavy-handed.

Can light spring wear olive? ›

Light Spring Color Palette

Soft olive and nude are optional neutrals that will be staples in the light spring wardrobe. Soft and orange red are better than true red, and since light spring is warm, pinks run lean to orange. Yellows appear as banana, honey, and daffodil. Many greens can be worn along light spectrum.

What hair color looks best with warm undertones? ›

The Best Hair Colors for Warm Undertones
  • Strawberry Blonde. ...
  • Mahogany. ...
  • True Black. ...
  • Mocha Brown. ...
  • Chestnut. ...
  • Golden Blonde. ...
  • Honey Blonde. ...
  • Ginger.

Which hair Colour is best for warm undertone? ›

For those with warm undertones, a cool brown hair colour shade is guaranteed to balance your yellow or olive undertones. Blonde shades – a mix of light brown hair colour and golden blonde shades will make your complexion look radiant and healthy.

What color clothes look best on warm skin tones? ›

The best colors for warm skin tones often include colors like green, brown, mustard yellow and warm reds. Other warm skin tone colors that you can work with are peach, coral, amber and gold. If you want to use cool colors with your outfit, choose ones that are warmer, such as olive, orchid, violet-red and moss.

What skin tone suits grey clothing? ›

The general rule of thumb is that skin with cool undertones look best with greys, browns, blues, greens and purples. Skin with warm undertones look best with either bright or light colors. And skin with neutral undertones looks great in bold, bright colors.

Can a spring wear ivory? ›

A Spring seasonal color palette is full of warm and bright shades like poppy red, daffodil yellow, and tangerine orange. Some of the neutral Spring colors are ivory, cream, camel, and clearer browns.

Does grey look good on warm undertones? ›

If you're fair skinned with warm undertones, gray will also look really good on you,” explains Tierney. A medium shade of gray will stand out against paler skin, without being overwhelming.

Which hair color makes you look older? ›

When in doubt, go a shade or two darker to avoid looking washed out. Overly orangey or reddish undertones in your hair color can be aging and may make your color look damaged.

What length of hair makes you look younger? ›

Forget what you thought about long hair past the age of 40—thick hair actually looks more youthful and polished when it falls shoulder-length or longer. Shorter hair has a tendency to expand at the ends, leaving you with an unflattering triangle effect.

What is the best hair color for aging hair? ›

Instead, always stay in lighter shades, like medium brown to blond.
  • A good rule of thumb for highlights is less is more. ...
  • Women older than 40 tend to lose color on their skin. ...
  • This is a hard one, but do not completely cover up your gray hair.
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Does red look good on warm undertones? ›

If you have a warm skin tone, you'll look great in organic, warm colors like red, coral, and amber. If you have a cool skin tone, reach for shades of red that are closer to maroon or rose. If your skin has a neutral undertone, avoid reds with orange undertones and choose bluer shades or a bright, true red instead.

Can a spring wear yellow? ›

Warm Spring is flowing into the Autumn category. It is a warm and intensely saturated season. Oranges and Yellows that are dreaded by cooler complexions thrive in these Warm & Rich hues.

Can light spring wear white? ›

Since Light Spring's main colour aspects are lightness and warmth, your worst colours are dark and cool. Apart from black, other harsh, dark colours, such as deep purples and blues, will overwhelm your light colouring. White is also too harsh for you.

What is the color for spring and summer 2022? ›

Green is the must have color of the spring/summer 2022 season and is synonymous with balance and hope.

Can bright spring wear grey? ›

A Bright Spring suit could be in your version of black, or any of your greys. If wearing a white shirt, find your creamy white rather than the blue-white of Winter. For your wedding dress choose ivory, coconut or champagne.

What colours are in for spring 2022? ›

Spring 2022 Color Trends

Yellow, pink, and green dominated many of the collections. Often used as a striking solid, these bold colors sometimes accented a neutral but often were used alone for a bright blast of fun color.

What colors look good on warm skin tones? ›

The best colors for warm skin tones often include colors like green, brown, mustard yellow and warm reds. Other warm skin tone colors that you can work with are peach, coral, amber and gold. If you want to use cool colors with your outfit, choose ones that are warmer, such as olive, orchid, violet-red and moss.

Can warm springs wear red? ›

Red shades for Warm Spring women

Warm Spring women can look outstanding wearing orange-red tones, tomato or wild-poppy red. Just check out these two pretty example dresses. Pair it with your best neutral shade – camel or some other warm shades to flourish your glowing look.

What compliments warm colors? ›

Whites, blacks, grays, and other neutral tones work well in a warm color scheme and depending upon the undertones of the color; these neutral colors can appear warm or cool. A warm neutral can make an excellent wall color and balances cooler tones like blues, greens, or cool reds.

What are the best colors to wear in Spring? ›

A Spring seasonal color palette is full of warm and bright shades like poppy red, daffodil yellow, and tangerine orange. Some of the neutral Spring colors are ivory, cream, camel, and clearer browns. Spring clothing colors are happy, joyful colors!

Which hair color is best for warm skin tone? ›

For those with warm undertones, a cool brown hair colour shade is guaranteed to balance your yellow or olive undertones. Blonde shades – a mix of light brown hair colour and golden blonde shades will make your complexion look radiant and healthy.

What color hair looks good with warm undertones? ›

The Best Hair Colors for Warm Undertones
  • Strawberry Blonde. ...
  • Mahogany. ...
  • True Black. ...
  • Mocha Brown. ...
  • Chestnut. ...
  • Golden Blonde. ...
  • Honey Blonde. ...
  • Ginger.

What foundation is best for warm undertones? ›

A warm undertone is more peachy, golden, or yellow therefore warmer undertones look better in warmer shades such as orange-based reds, corals, and golds.

Can a warm spring wear pink? ›

True Spring's best colours are usually warm greens, yellows, orangey reds, very peachy pinks and every shade of light brown from tan to palest beige.

Can springs wear orange? ›

Springs can wear very pale soft colors, such as peach, golden browns, and aqua. Slightly darker Springs, especially brunette Springs, can wear the lime green and sometimes some of the paler autumn colors e.g. orange. Typically Springs have clear, warm, golden undertones.

What are the 5 warm colors? ›

Warm colors: Red, yellow, orange, gold, beige, creamy neutrals, brown, tan. Cool colors: Blue, dark green, gray, slate, deep purple. Hybrid colors: Various shades of green and purple, depending on where they fall on the color wheel—i.e. closer to the warm side or closer to the cool side.

What 3 colors go together the best? ›

If you're looking for a few basic but perennially popular 3 color combinations to kickstart your color palette, think about combinations like:
  • Yellow, red, and blue.
  • Green, orange, and purple.
  • Teal, magenta, and gold.

Which 3 colors are considered warm colors? ›

Warm colors include red, orange, and yellow, and variations of those three colors. Red and yellow are both primary colors, with orange falling in the middle. Warm colors appear closer to the observer.

What is the popular color for spring 2022? ›

Spring 2022 Color Trends

Yellow, pink, and green dominated many of the collections. Often used as a striking solid, these bold colors sometimes accented a neutral but often were used alone for a bright blast of fun color. Aqua, royal blue, and beautiful reds round out a full and vibrant spectrum.

What colors should spring avoid? ›

Colours to Avoid

Very cool colours, such as icy blues and greys, will clash with your natural warmth and will make you look unhealthy. Similarly, muted and toned-down colours, such as dusty blues and muddy browns, will dampen your natural brightness and make you look muddy.

What colors are popular for spring and summer 2022? ›

Spring / Summer 2022 Colour Trends
  • Pastel Pink. These are very delicate pastel pink shades perfect for bon ton outfits, but also for sportswear. ...
  • Fuchsia Innuendo and Bubblegum Pink. ...
  • Popcorn and Daffodil Yellow. ...
  • Light Blue. ...
  • Red Poinciana. ...
  • Fair Green and Fragile Sprout. ...
  • Beige. ...
  • Gray.

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