A small question, this thing about borrowing colors from a spring palette during summer... Which spring is it that Soft Autumn borrows best from? Light Spring?

As a Soft Autumn, you have a warm and muted base palette. Sometimes you may want to bring in a bit more freshness during summer. Then it’s entirely possible to borrow accent colors from spring palettes without losing your natural harmony.

Why True Spring works best

• The temperature matches. Both Soft Autumn and True Spring have warm undertones, which makes the colors blend together nicely.
• The intensity is just right. True Spring is clearer than Soft Autumn but not as light as Light Spring, so you maintain a soft overall look.
• Coral is an excellent example of a True Spring shade that flatters your skin tone and adds extra glow.

How to use accent colors

1. Small doses. Let a top or accessory in coral be the finishing touch.
2. Mix with base colors. Your own soft green and brown shades provide a stable foundation.
3. Stick to warm tones. When testing from True Spring, choose the warmest shades first for best balance.

Balancing your personal palette

Borrowing colors is about enhancing your look, not completely switching palettes. Check in daylight and compare with your natural hair and skin color. If you feel the color brightens you up without taking over, you’ve found the right accent color.

More thoughts on Soft Autumn’s neighboring seasons can be found in Soft Autumn or Light Spring?. For a tailored analysis, you can book our digital color analysis.