True AutumnversusTrue Spring
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True Autumn
AutumnThe True Autumn palette is the quintessential autumn palette - warm, rich, and deeply saturated. If you're a True Autumn, you have warm undertones and can handle intense, earthy colors. Your palette captures the essence of autumn foliage in full glory.
True Spring
SpringThe True Spring palette is the quintessential spring palette - warm, clear, and vibrant. If you're a True Spring, you have medium coloring with warm undertones and can handle bright, saturated colors. Your palette is like a garden in full bloom.
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True Autumn vs True Spring Color Palettes
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True Autumn
Burnt Orange
A deep, warm orange
Forest Green
A rich, earthy green
Golden Brown
A warm, luxurious brown
Burgundy
A deep, warm red
Mustard Yellow
A rich, golden yellow
Copper
A warm, metallic brown
True Spring
True Red
A clear, warm red
Golden Yellow
A bright, warm yellow
Kelly Green
A vibrant, true green
Turquoise
A clear, warm blue-green
Warm Navy
A clear, warm navy
Ivory
A warm, creamy white
Key Characteristics
What defines each palette
True Autumn
Warm & Rich Undertones
True Autumns have distinctly warm, golden undertones. Your skin has a golden or peachy quality that comes alive with rich, warm colors.
Medium to High Contrast
There's good contrast between your features. You can handle both rich, saturated colors and deeper, more intense shades.
Bold & Earthy
You look best in colors that are rich and saturated. Cool or light colors can make you appear washed out, while warm, intense colors bring out your natural richness.
True Spring
Warm & Clear Undertones
True Springs have distinctly warm, golden undertones. Your skin has a peachy or golden quality that comes alive with warm, clear colors.
Medium Contrast
There's moderate contrast between your hair, skin, and eyes. You can handle both light and medium-toned colors with clarity and warmth.
Vibrant & Energetic
You look best in colors that are clear and saturated. Muted or cool colors can make you appear dull, while your warm palette brings out your natural vitality.

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Frequently Asked Questions
True Autumn vs True Spring, answered
What is the difference between the True Autumn and True Spring palettes?
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The True Autumn palette sits in the Autumn family: The True Autumn palette is the quintessential autumn palette - warm, rich, and deeply saturated. If you're a True Autumn, you have warm undertones and can handle intense, earthy colors. Your palette captures the essence of autumn foliage in full glory. The True Spring palette belongs to the Spring family: The True Spring palette is the quintessential spring palette - warm, clear, and vibrant. If you're a True Spring, you have medium coloring with warm undertones and can handle bright, saturated colors. Your palette is like a garden in full bloom. The clearest way to tell them apart is to compare their signature shades side by side and notice which set feels more harmonious against your skin, hair, and eyes.
Are True Autumn and True Spring the same season?
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No. True Autumn is a Autumn palette while True Spring is a Spring palette. Because they come from different seasonal families, they differ in undertone, contrast, and the colours that bring out your natural features.
Which key colors define the True Autumn palette versus the True Spring palette?
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True Autumn leans on shades such as Burnt Orange, Forest Green and Golden Brown, while True Spring is anchored by tones like True Red, Golden Yellow and Kelly Green. Holding these signature colours next to your face is the simplest way to feel which palette harmonises with your colouring.
Am I True Autumn or True Spring? How to tell the difference
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Seasonal colour analysis matches a palette to your natural undertone, contrast level, and the depth of your skin, hair, and eyes. True Autumn is characterised by warm & rich undertones, whereas True Spring is characterised by warm & clear undertones. Drape the key colours of each palette in natural light and choose the set that makes your skin look clearer and more even.
Who are some celebrity examples of the True Autumn and True Spring palettes?
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Faces often associated with the True Autumn palette include Jessica Chastain, Susan Sarandon and Debra Messing. Examples linked to the True Spring palette include Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts and Julianne Moore. These examples are illustrative — your own colouring is the most reliable guide.
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