Spring · Warm-neutral · Light
Light Spring Color Palette
Light Spring is the softest and lightest of the three spring seasons, warm but delicate rather than bold. If heavy, dark colors overwhelm your coloring while light, warm shades feel effortless, you're likely a Light Spring.
The palette
Best colors to wear
Reach for color that's warm but light: peach, butter yellow, mint, apricot, and soft coral all sit naturally on a Light Spring. Warm ivory and soft navy work as neutrals, doing the job that black or deep brown does for darker seasons, without adding weight.
Makeup shades
Lipstick works best in soft peach, light coral, or warm pink rather than deep red or berry. Blush should be light peach, not deep rose. For eyes, soft gold, peach, and light warm brown do more than charcoal or black, and a soft brown eyeliner reads more natural than black.
Hair color
Light, warm tones flatter this palette: think honey blonde, light golden brown, or strawberry blonde. Very dark or ashy tones tend to overpower the delicacy that defines Light Spring.
Gold or silver
Light or rose gold. Bright yellow gold can work but often reads as slightly heavy next to this season's softness.
Colors to avoid
Black, deep jewel tones, and very dark neutrals tend to be the hardest colors for Light Spring. They add more weight and contrast than this season's light, warm coloring can carry.
Not sure this is your season?
Use three daylight selfies to check your actual undertone, contrast, and depth against Light Spring and the other eleven seasons.
Related seasons
Common questions
Is Light Spring the same as Light Summer?
No. Both are light, but Light Spring is warm and Light Summer is cool. If you're unsure, gold usually looks more natural on Light Spring, while silver suits Light Summer better.
Can Light Spring wear bright colors?
In small doses, yes, especially warm brights like coral or marigold, but they work best as accents rather than the main color in an outfit.