True Spring is a Spring color season whose strongest trait is warm and second trait is bright. True Springs look best in warm, fresh and clear colors like coral, apricot and leaf green, and should avoid black and icy grey.
True Spring characteristics
Every season is defined by its strongest trait. For True Spring, that trait is warm, followed by bright. That combination is what makes warm, fresh and clear colors look so natural on you.
| Trait | True Spring |
|---|---|
| Hue (warm or cool) | Very warm |
| Value (light or deep) | Medium light |
| Chroma (bright or soft) | Bright |
| Contrast | Medium |
| Family | Spring |
Are you a True Spring? Common traits
- Skin: Golden, peachy or warm beige skin, often with freckles.
- Hair: Strawberry blonde, golden blonde, copper or golden brown.
- Eyes: Warm green, clear blue with golden flecks, or light golden brown.
- 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 Spring
These 12 shades form the core True 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 True Spring 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 Spring neutrals and metals
True Spring makeup
Match the temperature of your makeup to your season first, then the intensity. Lipstick try-on coming soon
Best hair colors for True Spring
- Strawberry blonde
- Golden blonde
- Copper
- Golden brown
Skip: Ash blonde, platinum and blue black. Hair color try-on coming soon
How to build a True Spring wardrobe
- Build around camel and ivory instead of black and white.
- Use warm greens and aquas as your statement colors.
- Pick gold hardware on bags, belts and glasses.
Think you're a True Spring?
Check in 2 minutes with the free quiz, then get your palette PDF by email.
True Spring and its neighbouring seasons
If you are not sure, compare True Spring with the seasons that share one of its traits.
True Spring FAQ
What colors look best on a True Spring?
True Springs look best in warm, fresh and clear colors such as coral, apricot, butter yellow, leaf green, jade and warm aqua. Their best neutrals are camel, golden brown, warm navy and ivory.
What colors should a True Spring avoid?
True Springs should avoid black, icy grey, burgundy and dusty rose near the face, because they clash with warm coloring.
Is True Spring warm or cool?
True Spring is the most warm season in the Spring family. Warm is its strongest trait.
What metal suits a True Spring?
Yellow gold and rose gold.
How do I know if I am a True Spring?
True Springs often have golden, peachy or warm beige skin, often with freckles, strawberry blonde, golden blonde, copper or golden brown hair and warm green, clear blue with golden flecks, or light golden brown eyes. The fastest check is our free color analysis quiz.