True Spring
Warm, clear and sunny. True Springs have the warmest, sunniest coloring of all the spring types. Golden undertones and a lively, clear look mean you shine in saturated warm colors like coral, golden yellow and kelly green, while cool grays and icy shades drain you.
- Temperature: Warm
- Depth: Medium-light
- Clarity: Clear
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These are the shades that harmonize with true spring coloring. Wear them closest to your face — tops, scarves, collars — where they have the biggest effect.
- Coral
#FF7F50 - Tomato red
#E8452C - Golden yellow
#F5C12E - Orange
#F58025 - Peach
#F8B38A - Kelly green
#4CBB17 - Leaf green
#7CB342 - Warm turquoise
#22B3A8 - Bright aqua
#3CC8C8 - Warm periwinkle
#7C8DD9 - Warm violet
#8F6BBF - Golden brown
#A0662A
Best neutrals
Build your wardrobe basics — coats, pants, bags — from these instead of generic black and white.
- Ivory
#FFF4DC - Camel
#C19A6B - Warm beige
#D9BE98 - Golden brown
#8B5A2B
Colors to avoid
These shades tend to clash with true spring coloring near the face. You can still wear them away from your face, such as in shoes or pants.
- Black
#111111 - Cool gray
#8E9196 - Icy blue
#E3ECF7 - Burgundy
#6D1A36
True Spring makeup and lipstick
- Coral red
#F2533F - Warm poppy
#E8452C - Peachy nude
#E4997A
- Camel and ivory are your best neutrals.
- Coral and warm red lipsticks look effortless on you.
- Choose shiny yellow gold over silver.
Jewelry: gold or silver?
- Yellow gold
- Brass
Hair color
- ✓ Golden blonde
- ✓ Copper
- ✓ Warm honey brown
- ✗ Ash tones
- ✗ Blue-black
- ✗ Cool platinum
Similar seasons
If some of these colors don't feel right, you may sit between True Spring and a neighboring season.