True Autumn is an Autumn color season whose strongest trait is warm and second trait is soft. True Autumns look best in warm, rich and earthy colors like rust, cinnamon and olive, and should avoid icy lavender and fuchsia.
True Autumn characteristics
Every season is defined by its strongest trait. For True Autumn, that trait is warm, followed by soft. That combination is what makes warm, rich and earthy colors look so natural on you.
| Trait | True Autumn |
|---|---|
| Hue (warm or cool) | Very warm |
| Value (light or deep) | Medium deep |
| Chroma (bright or soft) | Medium soft |
| Contrast | Medium |
| Family | Autumn |
Are you a True Autumn? Common traits
- Skin: Golden, bronze, peach or warm olive skin.
- Hair: Auburn, copper, golden brown or warm dark blonde.
- Eyes: Amber, warm hazel, warm brown or olive green.
- Contrast: 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 True Autumn
These 12 shades form the core True Autumn 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 True Autumn should avoid
These shades fight your natural warm 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.
True Autumn neutrals and metals
True Autumn makeup
Match the temperature of your makeup to your season first, then the intensity. Lipstick try-on coming soon
Best hair colors for True Autumn
- Copper
- Auburn
- Rich golden brown
- Warm chestnut
Skip: Ash blonde, platinum and blue black. Hair color try-on coming soon
How to build a True Autumn wardrobe
- Chocolate brown and olive are your black and navy.
- Rust and mustard make the best statement pieces.
- Choose gold, copper or tortoiseshell accessories.
Think you're a True Autumn?
Check in 2 minutes with the free quiz, then get your palette PDF by email.
True Autumn and its neighbouring seasons
If you are not sure, compare True Autumn with the seasons that share one of its traits.
True Autumn FAQ
What colors look best on a True Autumn?
True Autumns look best in warm, rich and earthy colors such as rust, cinnamon, mustard, olive, forest and sienna. Their best neutrals are chocolate, khaki, camel and cream.
What colors should a True Autumn avoid?
True Autumns should avoid icy lavender, fuchsia, black and bright white near the face, because they clash with warm coloring.
Is True Autumn warm or cool?
True Autumn is the most warm season in the Autumn family. Warm is its strongest trait.
What metal suits a True Autumn?
Antique gold, copper and brass.
How do I know if I am a True Autumn?
True Autumns often have golden, bronze, peach or warm olive skin, auburn, copper, golden brown or warm dark blonde hair and amber, warm hazel, warm brown or olive green eyes. The fastest check is our free color analysis quiz.