Seasonal color analysis / Spring / Bright Spring
Spring family · also called Clear Spring
Bright Spring color palette
What colors suit Bright Spring?
Bright Spring, also called Clear Spring, is the most vivid spring. Its best colors are saturated and clear with a warm lean: hot coral, warm red, bright turquoise, emerald, warm pink and sunny yellow, with navy, charcoal, warm gray and cream as neutrals. Dusty, muted and grayed colors make it look tired.
Best Bright Spring colors
- Warm red#E8262F
- Hot coral#FF5154
- Warm hot pink#FF4F98
- Bright orange#FF7A12
- Sunny yellow#FFD31A
- Lime#9BD11F
- Emerald#00A36C
- Bright turquoise#00BFBF
- Aqua#2AD4D9
- Royal blue#3255D6
- Bright violet#7E4BD8
- Bright periwinkle#6F7CF0
Bright Spring neutrals
- Cream white#FFF7EC
- Warm gray#9D9387
- Charcoal#3A3A3A
- Navy#1F2A55
- Chocolate#5A3A26
Colors Bright Spring should avoid
These work against Bright Spring coloring and can make skin look sallow, gray or tired. If you love one, wear it away from your face, such as in shoes, bags or trousers.
- Dusty mauve#9E7B8E
- Khaki#B7A57A
- Taupe#A39383
- Muted sage#9CAF9F
- Mushroom#B5A897
Bright Spring at a glance
| Main quality | Bright (clear), then warm |
|---|---|
| Hue | Warm-neutral |
| Value | Medium, with high contrast |
| Chroma | Very clear and vivid |
| Whites | Bright warm white; it can handle cleaner whites than other springs. |
| Metals | Polished yellow gold, and shiny mixed metals; avoid matte, antiqued finishes. |
| Denim | Dark, crisp indigo or bright mid-blue. |
Do you look like a Bright Spring?
Typically clear, bright eyes (blue, green, turquoise or sparkly hazel) that stand out against the skin, medium to dark hair, and noticeable contrast between hair, skin and eyes. Seasons describe how colors harmonize with you overall, so not every feature has to match.
Bright Spring makeup
| Lips | Warm red, coral, bright warm pink. |
|---|---|
| Blush | Bright coral or warm pink. |
| Eyes | Bronze, warm brown, teal, navy liner; a little shimmer helps. |
Bright Spring hair colors
Rich chestnut, dark golden brown, warm black-brown; avoid ashy, flat shades.
Bright Spring or a neighbor?
Bright Spring vs Bright Winter
Both need clear, vivid color. Bright Spring leans warm (coral, warm red, golden yellow); Bright Winter leans cool (fuchsia, icy brights, pure white and black).
See the Bright Winter palette →Bright Spring vs True Spring
True Spring is warmer and gentler in contrast; Bright Spring needs more saturation and darker accents to match its contrast.
See the True Spring palette →Bright Spring questions
Can Bright Spring wear black?
Better than other springs, because of its contrast, but navy and charcoal usually look more natural. Pair black with a bright color near the face.
Is Clear Spring the same as Bright Spring?
Yes, it is the same season under another name.