Seasonal color analysis / Autumn / Soft Autumn
Autumn family
Soft Autumn color palette
What colors suit Soft Autumn?
Soft Autumn is the most muted warm season. Its best colors are soft, warm and earthy: sage, olive, khaki, salmon, muted terracotta, soft teal and soft gold, with camel, mushroom, warm taupe, coffee and cream as neutrals. Black, pure white, fuchsia, icy pastels and neon colors overpower it.
Best Soft Autumn colors
- Sage#9CAF88
- Olive#8A8B5A
- Moss#7C8A5A
- Khaki#B7A57A
- Soft gold#CFAE6B
- Salmon#E39A7E
- Dusty peach#E4B39A
- Muted terracotta#C47A5A
- Rose-brown#B07F6E
- Soft teal#5E8C80
- Jade#6FA08C
- Soft aubergine#7A5A66
Soft Autumn neutrals
- Cream#F3E8D1
- Mushroom#A39383
- Warm taupe#A08C7D
- Camel#C19A6B
- Coffee#6F4E37
Colors Soft Autumn should avoid
These work against Soft Autumn 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.
- Black#111111
- Pure white#FFFFFF
- Fuchsia#E0218A
- Icy blue#D6ECF6
- Royal blue#2546D6
Soft Autumn at a glance
| Main quality | Soft (muted), then warm |
|---|---|
| Hue | Warm-neutral |
| Value | Medium |
| Chroma | Muted, gentle |
| Whites | Cream, ecru and oatmeal. |
| Metals | Soft yellow gold, brushed brass, bronze and rose gold. |
| Denim | Medium, slightly faded or grayed washes. |
Do you look like a Soft Autumn?
Often dark-blonde to light-medium brown hair with a soft golden or ash-golden cast, green, hazel or soft brown eyes, and neutral to warm skin. Contrast is low. Seasons describe how colors harmonize with you overall, so not every feature has to match.
Soft Autumn makeup
| Lips | Warm rose, peachy nude, soft brick and terracotta. |
|---|---|
| Blush | Peach, soft apricot and warm rose. |
| Eyes | Bronze, olive, khaki, warm taupe and soft brown. |
Soft Autumn hair colors
Golden brown, honey brown, soft caramel highlights; avoid ashy, jet black and bright red.
Soft Autumn or a neighbor?
Soft Autumn vs Soft Summer
Both are muted. Soft Autumn leans warm: olive, camel and soft gold flatter you, while mauve and blue-gray look cold or graying. Soft Summer is the reverse.
See the Soft Summer palette →Soft Autumn vs True Autumn
True Autumn is warmer and richer; if rust, mustard and pumpkin look great rather than heavy, you may be True Autumn.
See the True Autumn palette →Soft Autumn questions
Can Soft Autumn wear black?
Black usually looks harsh. Coffee, dark olive or charcoal-brown give depth without the contrast.
What hair color suits Soft Autumn?
Soft golden or neutral browns and blondes, such as honey, caramel and golden brown with gentle highlights. Avoid ashy, jet black and bright red.