Autumn sub-season · Warm-neutral · Muted · Medium

Soft Autumn

The most muted warm season — soft, blended and low-contrast with a warm lean. Lives in gentle, greyed, earthy tones; bright or icy colors look harsh.

The Soft Autumn palette

Sage
Camel
Soft rust
Olive
Soft teal
Dusty gold

How to tell you're a Soft Autumn

  • Low contrast, blended coloring with warmth.
  • Warm-neutral undertone (gold leans best).
  • Bright or cool-icy colors overwhelm; soft earthy tones glow.

Colors to avoid

  • Black and icy colors
  • Bright, clear tones
  • Cool fuchsias

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Soft Autumn color season?

Soft Autumn is one of the 12 seasonal color types (a sub-season of Autumn): Warm-neutral · Muted · Medium. The most muted warm season — soft, blended and low-contrast with a warm lean. Lives in gentle, greyed, earthy tones; bright or icy colors look harsh.

How do I know if I'm a Soft Autumn?

Low contrast, blended coloring with warmth. Warm-neutral undertone (gold leans best). Bright or cool-icy colors overwhelm; soft earthy tones glow.

What colors should a Soft Autumn wear?

Soft Autumns look best in sage, camel, soft rust, olive, soft teal, dusty gold. Avoid black and icy colors, bright, clear tones, cool fuchsias.

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