AUTUMN · WARM-NEUTRAL · MEDIUM · SOFT
Soft Autumn color palette
Soft Autumn is defined by softness with a gentle warmth. Low-contrast coloring suits muted earth tones and warm, grayed greens and corals; black, icy pastels and very bright colors tend to look harsh.
Soft Autumn palette
Best colors
- Sage#9CAF88
- Soft salmon#E59A82
- Muted teal#5F8A8B
- Soft olive#8C8C5A
- Soft terracotta#C47B5B
- Warm rose#C98A82
- Soft mustard#CDA34F
- Moss#7F8B52
- Muted peach#E6B394
- Warm jade#6E9E85
- Soft rust#A9603F
- Dusty coral#D98E73
Neutrals
- Camel#C19A6B
- Mushroom#B5A89A
- Khaki#BDB07B
- Soft brown#8B6F5A
- Oatmeal#DDD0B8
- Warm taupe#9C8572
Use with care
- Black#111111
- Icy pink#F6D6E3
- Fuchsia#D61F7B
- Royal blue#1F4FD6
Wear them away from your face, for example as trousers, shoes or a bag.
- Metals
- Brushed gold, bronze and rose gold.
- Hair color
- Soft caramel, golden brown or honey bronze.
- Makeup
- Warm rose or soft coral lips, peach-brown blush and soft brown eyes, if you wear makeup.
How to wear Soft Autumn
- Camel coat, oatmeal knit and a sage scarf
- Soft brown trousers with a muted teal sweater
- Khaki jacket over a dusty coral top with brushed gold jewelry
Soft Autumn or a neighbor?
Seasons next to each other share two of their three traits, so they are the easiest to mix up.
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Can Soft Autumn wear black?+
Black is on the use-with-care list for Soft Autumn. Try warm taupe or camel near the face instead, and keep black for trousers, shoes or bags.
Is gold or silver better for Soft Autumn?+
Brushed gold, bronze and rose gold. Choose the finish that makes your skin look even rather than yellow or gray.
What are the best neutrals for Soft Autumn?+
Camel, Mushroom, Khaki, Soft brown, Oatmeal, Warm taupe. Build basics in these and add color from the best list near your face.
What hair color suits Soft Autumn?+
Soft caramel, golden brown or honey bronze. Keep your natural depth in mind: big jumps lighter or darker change your contrast, which can move you toward a neighboring season.