Spring Color Palette
Warm, clear, fresh colors for the three Spring types: Light, Warm and Bright. 24 shades with hex codes.
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Light Spring
Warm Spring
Bright Spring
What is the Spring color family?
Spring is one of the four color families in seasonal color analysis. Its palette looks like a garden in April: warm, sunlit and clean, with no grey or dust in the colors. People in the Spring family look best in shades that are:
- Warm or warm-leaning, built on yellow rather than blue: think peach, coral and golden green.
- Clear, pure and bright rather than muted. Springs light up in color that looks freshly painted.
- Light to medium, rarely very dark. Even Spring's deepest neutrals, like navy and golden brown, stay lively.
In the 12-season system, Spring splits into three types depending on which of these qualities is strongest. If your coloring is warm but soft and hazy rather than clear, you may be an Autumn instead; compare with the soft autumn color palette.
The three Spring types: Light, Warm and Bright
All three share Spring's warmth and clarity. What sets them apart is the quality that dominates.
Light Spring
Light first, then warm
The most delicate Spring. Colors are pale and sunny, like a pastel with warmth in it. Heavy or dark shades overwhelm you quickly.
Often: Light golden or strawberry blonde hair, blue, green or light hazel eyes, ivory or peachy skin, low to medium contrast.
Warm Spring
Warm first, then clear
The most golden Spring. Colors are rich, sunny and saturated, with yellow in every shade. Cool, icy colors look harsh on you.
Often: Golden, honey or strawberry hair, warm green, golden brown or topaz eyes, golden or peachy skin that tans easily.
Bright Spring
Clear first, then warm
The most vivid Spring. Colors are saturated and high-energy, closer to neutral in temperature. Soft, dusty shades make you look dull.
Often: Dark brown or golden brown hair, clear bright eyes (sparkling blue, green or warm brown), and noticeable contrast between hair and skin.
Each type also borders a neighbor from another family: Light Spring sits next to Light Summer, Warm Spring next to Warm Autumn and Bright Spring next to Bright Winter. A photo color analysis helps when you sit near one of those edges.
Not sure which Spring you are?
Upload a selfie to our free seasonal color analysis. It reads your undertone, depth and contrast and tells you which of the 12 seasons you are, with a basic palette. It runs in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device.
Spring color palettes for each type
Eight core colors per type, each with its hex code. Start with these and add shades of the same character.
Light Spring color palette
Soft, sunny tints. Use ivory and wheat as neutrals instead of white and beige.
- Ivory
#FFFFF0 - Wheat
#F5DEB3 - Peach
#FFE5B4 - Apricot
#FBCEB1 - Light salmon
#FFA07A - Jasmine
#F8DE7E - Pistachio
#93C572 - Light sky blue
#87CEFA
Try: Ivory with apricot, or wheat with light sky blue. Keep the whole outfit light.
Warm Spring color palette
Golden, saturated colors. Fawn and golden brown are your everyday neutrals.
- Fawn
#E5AA70 - Golden brown
#996515 - Coral
#FF7F50 - Tomato red
#FF6347 - Tangerine
#F28500 - Marigold
#EAA221 - Yellow-green
#9ACD32 - Turquoise
#40E0D0
Try: Fawn with turquoise, or golden brown with coral. Mix two warm brights freely.
Bright Spring color palette
Vivid, clear colors. Navy is your dark neutral; pair it with one bright.
- Navy
#000080 - Scarlet
#FF2400 - Brink pink
#FB607F - Bright orange
#FF8C00 - Gold
#FFD700 - Kelly green
#4CBB17 - Dark turquoise
#00CED1 - Dodger blue
#1E90FF
Try: Navy with scarlet, or kelly green with gold. High contrast suits you.
Spring is one of four families and 12 seasons in total. To see all of them side by side, open the seasonal color palette guide.
Colors that suit Springs, and colors to avoid
These rules apply to all three Spring types, with small shifts noted.
What works
- Neutrals: ivory, camel, warm beige, golden brown and navy instead of black and grey. Light Springs keep to the lightest of these.
- Metals: polished yellow gold, rose gold and brass. Bright Springs can also wear shiny silver.
- Makeup: peach or coral blush, warm pink, coral or clear red lips, golden-brown or bronze eye shadow.
- Hair: golden blonde, honey, strawberry blonde, caramel and warm light brown; avoid ash tones and blue-black.
What to avoid
- Black
#000000Too heavy; it flattens Spring's brightness. Use navy or golden brown. - Medium grey
#808080Flat and cool next to warm skin. Use camel or wheat. - Burgundy
#800020Dark and cool. Use tomato red or coral. - Old lavender
#796878Dusty and cool. Use light salmon or apricot. - Dark olive green
#556B2FMuddy and dark, an Autumn color. Use yellow-green or pistachio. - Coffee brown
#6F4E37Heavy brown dulls your coloring. Use golden brown or fawn.
Spring color palette FAQ
What colors are in the spring color palette?
Warm, clear colors of light to medium depth: ivory, peach, coral, tangerine, golden yellow, warm greens, turquoise and warm blues, with camel, golden brown and navy as neutrals.
How do I know if I'm a Spring?
Springs usually have a warm or warm-neutral undertone and clear, bright eyes, and look best in fresh colors rather than dusty or very dark ones. Gold tends to suit you better than silver. A photo analysis can confirm which Spring you are.
What is the difference between Light Spring and Bright Spring?
Light Spring is defined by lightness: pale, sunny tints and low contrast. Bright Spring is defined by clarity: vivid, saturated colors and higher contrast, often with darker hair.
Is Warm Spring the same as Warm Autumn?
No. Both are warm, but Warm Spring is clear and bright, while Warm Autumn is richer and more muted. Turquoise and coral suit Warm Spring; rust and olive suit Warm Autumn.
Can Springs wear black?
Black usually looks too heavy, especially for Light Spring. Navy and golden brown give depth without the harshness. Bright Spring handles black best, ideally mixed with a bright color.
What white should Springs wear?
Ivory or warm cream for Light and Warm Spring. Bright Spring can wear a clean, slightly warm white.
Can I find out which Spring I am for free?
Yes. Upload a selfie to our free seasonal color analysis. It needs no email or sign-up and shows your season, including whether you are a Light, Warm or Bright Spring, with a basic palette.
Are these hex codes exact?
Each hex is the standard value of the named color. Screens show colors differently, so use them as a guide and compare fabric in daylight.