A small question, this thing about borrowing colours from a spring palette during summer... Which spring is it that Soft Autumn borrows best from? Light Spring?

As a Soft Autumn, you have a warm and muted base palette. During summer, you may want to bring in a little more freshness. You can borrow accent colours from spring palettes without losing your natural harmony.

Why True Spring works best

• The temperature matches. Both Soft Autumn and True Spring have warm undertones, so their colours blend together well.
• The intensity is just right. True Spring is clearer than Soft Autumn but not as light as Light Spring, so the overall look stays soft.
• Coral is an excellent example of a True Spring shade that flatters your skin tone and adds extra glow.

How to use accent colours

1. Small doses. Let a top or accessory in coral be the finishing touch.
2. Mix with base colours. Your soft green and brown shades provide a stable foundation.
3. Stick to warm tones. When trying shades from True Spring, choose the warmest ones first for the best balance.

Balancing your personal palette

Borrowing colours is about enhancing your look, not switching palettes completely. Check the colour in daylight and compare it with your natural hair and skin colour. If you feel it brightens you up without taking over, you’ve found the right accent colour.

More thoughts on Soft Autumn’s neighbouring seasons can be found in Soft Autumn or Light Spring?. For a tailored analysis, you can book our digital colour analysis.