Light Spring
vs. True Spring
Two palettes. A clearer way to tell them apart.
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
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 | Light Spring | True Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm-neutral | Warm |
| Depth | Light | Medium-light |
| Clarity | Clear | Clear |
| Makeup direction | Peach, apricot, light coral | Coral, warm peach, tomato red |
| Hair families | Honey blonde, strawberry blonde, light golden brown | Golden blonde, copper, warm chestnut |
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.
Light Spring is light; True Spring is medium-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 Light Spring and True Spring guides. The swatches and comparison here are original.