Autumn sub-season · Warm · Medium-deep · Muted
True Autumn
The purest warm season — rich, golden and earthy. Lives in spice-box colors: rust, olive, mustard, brown. Cool and icy tones look severe and draining.
The True Autumn palette
How to tell you're a True Autumn
- Strongly warm (golden) undertone.
- Rich, medium-to-deep coloring.
- You glow in earthy, spicy tones; black and icy shades drain you.
Colors to avoid
- Icy pastels
- Pure black & white
- Cool pinks and blues
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Frequently asked questions
What is the True Autumn color season?
True Autumn is one of the 12 seasonal color types (a sub-season of Autumn): Warm · Medium-deep · Muted. The purest warm season — rich, golden and earthy. Lives in spice-box colors: rust, olive, mustard, brown. Cool and icy tones look severe and draining.
How do I know if I'm a True Autumn?
Strongly warm (golden) undertone. Rich, medium-to-deep coloring. You glow in earthy, spicy tones; black and icy shades drain you.
What colors should a True Autumn wear?
True Autumns look best in rust, olive, mustard, chocolate, forest, terracotta. Avoid icy pastels, pure black & white, cool pinks and blues.