Spring · Seasonal color palette
Light Spring
Delicate, warm and luminous
Light Springs have a soft, sunny glow with low contrast between hair, skin and eyes. Your best colors are light, warm and fresh, like peach blossoms, buttercups and spring water. Heavy, dark or dusty shades overpower your delicate coloring.
Not sure if you're a Light Spring?
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Take the free quizYour best colors
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Your neutrals
Build your wardrobe base with these instead of generic black, white and beige.
Colors to avoid
- BlackToo heavy; overpowers your delicate coloring
- BurgundyToo dark and dense next to light features
- CharcoalDrains warmth from your face
- Stark WhiteHarsh; choose ivory or cream instead
- Dusty MauveToo muted; can make you look tired
- Olive DrabToo dark and earthy
Outfit ideas
Sunday brunch
Seaside day
Office soft
Makeup
Foundation
Light, with a warm peach or golden undertone
- Lips
Peach Coral pink Warm rose Apricot gloss - Blush
Peach Light coral Apricot - Eyes
Champagne Soft golden brown 
Aqua liner Light bronze
Sister seasons
Neighboring seasons share some colors. If you're on the border, explore these too.
Light Spring FAQ
How do I know if I'm a Light Spring?+
Light Springs usually have: skin that is light, with a peachy, golden or ivory undertone; may flush easily; hair that is golden blonde, strawberry blonde or light honey brown; and eyes that are light blue, aqua, light green or soft hazel. The quickest way to check is our free color analysis quiz.
What colors should a Light Spring avoid?+
Avoid black, burgundy, charcoal, stark white. Too heavy; overpowers your delicate coloring.
What is the best hair color for a Light Spring?+
Flattering options include golden blonde, strawberry blonde, honey blonde, light golden brown.
Should a Light Spring wear gold or silver?+
The most flattering metals are light yellow gold, rose gold, champagne gold.