Color analysis is the practice of wearing colors that best complement your natural features. It first became popular in the 1980s but has experienced a Renaissance of sorts thanks to TikTok trends.

There are four primary seasons in color analysis: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Among the four, the Spring color palette is known for its warmth and brightness.

As a Certified Color Analyst, I help people figure out which colors look best on them so they can dress in a way that works for them, not against them. Read this article to learn more about Spring color analysis and its different subtypes so you can step into your most vibrant self.

What Is Spring Color Analysis?

Spring color analysis is a part of the broader concept of color analysis – a method to determine the colors that best complement your unique skin tone, hair, and eye color.

According to color analysis, everyone has a natural palette that aligns with one of the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter.

If you’re a Spring, your palette is full of warm, bright, and clear colors, such as light brown, royal blue, and bright green.

When you wear these colors, your skin looks healthier, your eyes brighter, and your overall appearance is more beautiful.

Spring Color Analysis Palette

The Spring palette is all about warmth, lightness, and clarity. Picture a meadow in full bloom under the warm sun – that’s the essence of Spring colors!

The Spring color palette includes bright shades of coral, peachy pinks, warm greens, and aqua blues. These colors are vibrant but not too intense. They’re soft and light in a refreshing type of way!

Spring colors are typically warm (meaning they have a yellow undertone) and clear (they aren’t muddied or muted).

How Do You Tell If You’re a Spring?

The best way to tell if you’re a Spring is to do a color analysis session with a professional. They will help you assess your natural coloring – your skin tone, hair color, and eye color.

• Skin Tone: Springs have a warm undertone to their skin. You may have peachy, golden, or ivory skin, and your complexion’s natural glow may become more pronounced when you wear warm colors.
• Hair Color: Spring hair colors are usually golden or honey-toned. You might have light blonde, strawberry blonde, or warm brown hair. Even if your hair is darker, it’ll likely have warm undertones.
• Eye Color: Spring eyes are often clear and bright. You might have blue, green, hazel, or light brown eyes, with a lot of warmth to them.

Do your best to avoid color analysis apps. They’re becoming more and more popular, but the results they give you are often confusing because they can’t accurately account for lighting and other important factors when determining your season.

Spring Color Analysis Subsets

There are different subsets within the Spring season. These subsets show that not all Springs are the same. Some lean more toward brighter colors, and others need softer, more muted shades.

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Bright Spring Color Analysis

Bright Springs have the most vibrant palette within the Spring category. These people can pull off bold, eye-catching colors that others might find overwhelming. This subset is also known as a Clear Spring color analysis.

A Clear Spring color palette is a blend of the warmth of the Spring color palette with the crisp, high-contrast qualities of Winter. This combination creates a palette that is both bright and clear with a tinge of sharpness and intensity typically associated with the Winter season.

If you’re a Bright Spring, you’ll look good in vivid, clear colors like hot pink, bright turquoise, and lime green.

What Are the Worst Colors for Bright Spring?

Bright Springs should avoid everything too muted or dark. Deep, dull shades like olive green, burgundy, or charcoal can make a Bright Spring look washed out and tired. Instead, stick to colors with a lot of clarity and brightness!

True Spring Color Analysis

True Spring (also known as Warm Spring) is the quintessential Spring color palette.

True Springs have a naturally warm complexion, and the True Spring color palette includes colors like coral, warm yellow, grass green, and peach.

You’ll look best in shades that are neither too soft nor too high contrast and should steer clear of overly cool or muted shades. Colors like pale grey, navy blue, and cool pastels can make a True Spring’s complexion look dull and lifeless.

Light Spring Color Analysis

Light Springs have a softer, more delicate coloring compared to other Springs.

The Light Spring palette is full of light, warm, and soft shades like pastel pink, light peach, light golden brown, medium golden brown, mint green, and soft yellow.

Avoiding anything too dark or intense! Black, deep reds, and dark browns create a harsh contrast against the Light Spring skin tones and can make you appear older and more tired. You shouldn’t wear overly bright or neon colors as well because they will overpower your naturally softer features.

Warm Spring Color Analysis

Warm Spring is another term for True Spring. True Spring’s colours are coral, peach, warm yellow, medium golden blonde, apricot, grass green, turquoise, and other bright colors.

Autumn vs Spring Color Analysis

Autumn and Spring are both warm seasons, but their palettes are different. Autumn colors are rich, deep, and earthy – think of falling leaves and warm fires. Spring colors are lighter, brighter, and more playful.

Overall, Autumn colors tend to be more muted and darker while Spring colors are clearer and lighter.

If Autumn’s colors are too heavy or dull on you, and you look better in lighter, more vibrant shades, you’re likely a Spring!

Spring vs Summer Color Analysis

Spring and Summer are both lighter seasons. That said, Spring’s palette is more warm and clear, and Summer’s palette is cooler, softer, and more muted. Summer colors have a blue undertone and are often pastel or dusty, like a soft-focus photograph.

How Do You Tell If You Are a Spring or Summer?

If you’re trying to decide between Spring and Summer, look at the undertones of your skin. Warm undertones point to Spring. Cool undertones suggest Summer.

Winter vs Spring Color Analysis

Winter and Spring are both clear seasons – meaning they have bright, vivid colors. But Winter’s palette is cool and bold, full of icy blues, stark whites, and deep reds. Spring’s palette is much warmer and lighter.

Examples of Spring Color Analysis

Looking for some real-life examples of spring color analysis? Here are some Spring celebrities to get inspired by!

Spring Celebrities Color Analysis

1. Blake Lively

Blake Lively is the perfect example of a True Spring color palette. Her golden blonde hair, warm skin tone, and bright blue eyes make her shine in warm colors like coral, peach, and sunflower yellow. It’s not a coincidence that you often see Blake wearing colors that are full of life and Spring warmth.

2. Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson could be a Light Spring. She has delicate, warm coloring with light hair and soft skin. She looks great in pastel pinks, light peaches, and soft yellows.

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3. Gina Rodriguez

Gina Rodriguez may be a Bright Spring. She has warm, golden undertones and rich brown hair and eyes. She looks great in bold, vivid colors like hot pink, turquoise, and bright coral!

How Do I Know My Color Season?

To figure out what your color season is, you need to look at your natural coloring – this includes your skin tone, hair color, and eye color. You can try to do this yourself, but the best way to determine your color analysis is to do a color analysis session with a professional analyst.

FAQs

What Colors Are Good for Spring Color Analysis?

Colors that work best for Spring color analysis are bright, warm, and clear. Coral, peach, warm yellow, and fresh green are all good options. These shades bring out the natural warmth and vibrancy of Spring types and make them look amazing. If you’re a Spring, you should avoid wearing colors that are dark and muted.

What Undertone Is Spring?

Spring undertones are warm and golden. If you’re a Spring, there’s a natural warmth to your skin, often with golden, peachy, or apricot undertones. The key to the Spring palette is that it always feels light, fresh, and lively – never cool or muted.

Is Spring Cool or Warm?

Spring is distinctly warm. The entire palette is all about warm, golden tones that reflect the energy and brightness of the season! Cool tones belong to Winter and Summer.

Can You Be a Spring with Dark Hair?

Yes! You can absolutely be a Spring with dark hair (just look at Gina Rodriguez!). Many Springs have lighter hair, such as golden blonde or light brown, but Bright Spring and Clear Spring subtypes may have dark hair. It often adds a higher contrast to the Spring’s natural features and makes their brightness and clarity come through even more.

Can Springs Wear Silver?

Springs are generally better off wearing gold, but they can wear silver if it’s warm and bright. Traditional cool silver can clash with the warm undertones of Spring types, but warmer types of silver – such as champagne silver – can work in small doses for some people. Consider booking a color analysis session to get personalized advice.

Can Springs Wear Navy?

Navy is typically too dark and cool for Springs. They look better in lighter, warmer, and brighter colors. That said, warmer shades of navy can work for some people. You can also consider wearing a warm blue or brown to get that “navy” look.

What Color Eyes Are Spring Color Analysis?

Spring eyes can be light brown, golden hazel, clear blue, green, and other shades in between – the most important thing is that they’re warm and bright. It’s often not a specific eye color that determines a Spring, but your overall natural complexion.

Book a Color Analysis Session with a Certified Analyst

Knowing your colors helps with decision paralysis/fatigue when shopping for clothes and makeup and makes you feel more connected to yourself.

I offer 1:1 color analysis sessions (virtual or in-person) to help you find your hues. Book it now!