Autumn · Warm · Rich
True Autumn Color Palette
True Autumn is the warmest and richest of the three autumn seasons, earthy and full rather than muted or icy. If cool or pastel colors feel flat against your coloring while warm, rich shades feel alive, you're likely a True Autumn.
The palette
Best colors to wear
Reach for color that's warm and full: camel, chocolate, olive, rust, and mustard all sit naturally on a True Autumn. Cream works better than white as a neutral, and chocolate brown does the job that black does for cooler seasons.
Makeup shades
Lipstick works best in brick, warm terracotta, or rich brown-red rather than blue-based tones. Blush should be warm terracotta or brick, not cool pink. For eyes, olive, bronze, and warm brown do more than charcoal or silver, and a brown eyeliner reads more natural than black.
Hair color
Warm, rich tones flatter this palette: think auburn, chestnut, or warm chocolate brown. Ashy or very light cool tones tend to fight the richness that defines True Autumn.
Gold or silver
Gold, warm and rich rather than bright or antiqued-pale. It's one of the most reliable metals across every autumn season.
Colors to avoid
Icy pastels, cool jewel tones, and stark black or white tend to be the hardest colors for True Autumn. They introduce a coolness that fights this season's natural warmth and richness.
Not sure this is your season?
Use three daylight selfies to check your actual undertone, contrast, and depth against True Autumn and the other eleven seasons.
Related seasons
Common questions
Is True Autumn the same as Soft Autumn?
They're related. True Autumn is richer and warmer overall, while Soft Autumn is defined by its muted, low-contrast quality. If your coloring feels warm and full rather than gentle, True Autumn is the more likely fit.
Can True Autumn wear black?
It tends to be harsh for this season. Chocolate brown or deep olive do the job of a dark neutral while staying in the warm family.