Light Spring is a Spring color season whose strongest trait is light and second trait is warm. Light Springs look best in light, warm and fresh colors like blush peach, apricot cream and mint, and should avoid black and charcoal.
Light Spring characteristics
Every season is defined by its strongest trait. For Light Spring, that trait is light, followed by warm. That combination is what makes light, warm and fresh colors look so natural on you.
| Trait | Light Spring |
|---|---|
| Hue (warm or cool) | Warm neutral |
| Value (light or deep) | Light |
| Chroma (bright or soft) | Medium |
| Contrast | Low to medium |
| Family | Spring |
Are you a Light Spring? Common traits
- Skin: Light, peachy or ivory skin with a golden undertone.
- Hair: Light golden blonde, honey blonde or light golden brown.
- Eyes: Light blue, aqua, light green or light hazel.
- Contrast: Low to medium contrast.
These are tendencies, not rules. Seasons appear across every skin tone, which is why the quiz looks at undertone, depth and clarity together.
The best colors for Light Spring
These 12 shades form the core Light Spring palette. Tap any color to copy its hex code for shopping apps, Pinterest boards or your phone wallpaper.
How to wear them: put your best colors closest to your face: tops, scarves, collars and glasses. That is where color has the biggest effect.
Colors a Light Spring should avoid
These shades fight your natural light coloring. Near the face they can cast shadows, add redness or make you look tired. Wear them away from the face if you love them.
Light Spring neutrals and metals
Light Spring makeup
Match the temperature of your makeup to your season first, then the intensity. Lipstick try-on coming soon
Best hair colors for Light Spring
- Golden blonde
- Honey blonde
- Light strawberry blonde
- Light golden brown
Skip: Very dark brown, black and ashy platinum. Hair color try-on coming soon
How to build a Light Spring wardrobe
- Keep your darkest neutral lighter than black: soft navy or taupe.
- Wear light colors head to toe; tonal outfits look expensive on you.
- Choose delicate prints and fine jewelry over chunky, dark pieces.
Think you're a Light Spring?
Check in 2 minutes with the free quiz, then get your palette PDF by email.
Light Spring and its neighbouring seasons
If you are not sure, compare Light Spring with the seasons that share one of its traits.
Light Spring FAQ
What colors look best on a Light Spring?
Light Springs look best in light, warm and fresh colors such as blush peach, apricot cream, lemon chiffon, mint, aqua and sky blue. Their best neutrals are light camel, stone, light warm grey and soft navy.
What colors should a Light Spring avoid?
Light Springs should avoid black, charcoal, burgundy and olive near the face, because they clash with light coloring.
Is Light Spring warm or cool?
Light Spring is warm neutral. Its strongest trait is light, so warmth matters, but light matters most.
What metal suits a Light Spring?
Light gold and rose gold.
How do I know if I am a Light Spring?
Light Springs often have light, peachy or ivory skin with a golden undertone, light golden blonde, honey blonde or light golden brown hair and light blue, aqua, light green or light hazel eyes. The fastest check is our free color analysis quiz.