Bright Spring
vs. True 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
True Spring
Warmth in full color.
Dull Yellow
#D2CC5D
Light Olive Green
#A2C455
Avocado
#8BB437
Melon 2
#F2704D
Greenish
#3E9D5D
Terra Cotta 2
#CC6134
The three color qualities
| Quality | Bright Spring | True Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm-neutral | Warm |
| Depth | Medium | Medium-light |
| Clarity | Bright | Clear |
| Makeup direction | Clear coral, bright warm pink, poppy | Coral, warm peach, tomato red |
| Hair families | Clear golden brown, copper brown, neutral dark brown | Golden blonde, copper, warm chestnut |
Start with temperature
Compare warm peach with cool rose at similar depth and saturation. The temperature difference is the largest in these two palette profiles.
Bright Spring is warm-neutral; True Spring is warm. 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 True Spring guides. The swatches and comparison here are original.