Bright Spring
vs. Light Spring
Two palettes. A clearer way to tell them apart.
Bright Spring
Clear, lively color.
Apple
#83DC53
Squash
#F3AF17
Salmon Pink
#FA8276
Orange Pink
#F56649
Swamp Green
#8E8D22
Terra Cotta
#B85932
Light Spring
Fresh color, with a light touch.
Tiffany Blue
#7AEED0
Peach 2
#FBB17D
Seafoam Blue
#7ECC9E
Light Moss Green
#94BC6E
Green Blue
#2EC09B
Greyish Teal
#6FA696
The three color qualities
| Quality | Bright Spring | Light Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm-neutral | Warm-neutral |
| Depth | Medium | Light |
| Clarity | Bright | Clear |
| Makeup direction | Clear coral, bright warm pink, poppy | Peach, apricot, light coral |
| Hair families | Clear golden brown, copper brown, neutral dark brown | Honey blonde, strawberry blonde, light golden brown |
Start with depth
Compare a light and a deep shade from the same hue family. The depth difference is the largest in these two palette profiles.
Bright Spring is medium; Light Spring is light. Notice the effect of that change, then test the other qualities separately.
Set up a consistent fabric testKeep the comparison fair
- Use indirect daylight and similar fabric finishes.
- Hold the same amount of each color below your face.
- Repeat the pair and look for a consistent preference.
Neighboring palettes overlap. A preference between two colors is a clue, not a confirmed season.
Use the quiz to collect more cluesDescriptions referenced from Bright Spring and Light Spring guides. The swatches and comparison here are original.