What determines if you’re Autumn or Spring? How do you see which colors “lift” you?
When trying to understand if your personal color palette leans more toward Spring or Autumn, it’s primarily about the overall impression of skin, hair, and eyes. In color analysis, we often compare the Light Spring palette with Soft Autumn, especially for people with copper or red hair tones.
What determines if you’re Spring or Autumn?
- Lightness and clarity – The Light Spring character needs light, warm, and somewhat clear shades. These colors give a vibrant and fresh impression.
- Depth and mutedness – Soft Autumn is characterized by deeper, more muted tones that are often a bit murkier and can feel heavier around the face.
- Overall balance – Consider how the skin’s warmth and the eyes’ intensity interact with the hair. If lighter shades give more radiance and the face feels alive, you’re likely more Spring than Autumn.
Tips for seeing which colors lift you
- Try colors near your face in natural daylight and without makeup.
- Notice if the skin looks clearer and more even.
- See if the eyes get more intensity and depth.
- Think about the overall impression – does the color blend in and enhance you, or does it take over?
When the right colors are near your face, you often appear more awake, present, and genuinely you. Lighter and more vibrant colors tend to give more radiance, while overly muted tones can create shadows and make the skin look sallow. So dare to test the light and warm shades in your Spring palette – many are pleasantly surprised by how much they actually lift!
Read more about how seasons connect in Soft Autumn or Light Spring. For a personal analysis, book our digital color analysis.