Tracee Ellis Ross
Bright Spring
Click the swatches to see how Tracee glows in each colour.
“Just like her character Rainbow in Black-ish, Tracee wears clear colours with complete ease” — Stina Lönnkvist, Colour analyst
Why Tracee Ellis Ross is a Bright Spring
Bright Spring colours have warmth, clarity and medium-to-high contrast. Tracee Ellis Ross suits, among others, bright yellow, tropical turquoise, royal blue, clear orange and white. The colours work well in clean colour blocks, and a glossy fabric adds extra lustre. Muddy or muted tones can drain the energy; choose a pure, clear shade instead. Black works in small doses, but white or dark brown makes a better base.
Right & wrong colours
for Tracee
Flattering
The bright yellow silk blouse gives her face a glow, and the pure, warm colour matches both the season's warmth and its clarity. Bonus points for the glossy gold earrings.
Why it works
- Warm
- Bright
Less flattering
The muddy olive-brown knitted polo shirt mutes the whole look and takes the glow out of her face. A clear turquoise or orange would have been more flattering.
Why it doesn’t
- Cool
- Muted
Tracee Ellis Ross in their
best colours
Let one clear green piece and red shoes take the lead and keep the rest simple with white and navy
Colour-block clear shades that sit far apart, such as orange against royal blue – a satin-finish blazer adds extra lustre
Patterns work best when they are bold and clearly defined rather than delicate and busy, such as wide stripes in turquoise and white
Tracee Ellis Ross in their Bright Spring palette
Bright Spring vs
Bright Winter
It's easy to mix up Bright Spring and Bright Winter – both have clear colour and distinct contrast. The key difference is temperature: Bright Winter is cool and dramatic, while Bright Spring is warm and lively. Bright Spring's colours have golden, sun-kissed undertones, while Bright Winter's palette is cool and sharp, with blue undertones.
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