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Light Spring

Warm, clear, delicate — the palette of buttercups and morning light.

A Light Spring has warm undertones, light depth and clear–soft colouring. In practice that means your best colours are rich, flattering versions of coral pink, soft coral, warm pink, buttercup — worn near your face they even out your skin and brighten your eyes. Light gold is your most natural metal. Shades like black, espresso tend to work against you. Below is the full Light Spring palette — neutrals, basics, accents and statement colours — plus what to avoid, your makeup shades and metals.

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About this season

Who is a Light Spring?

Light Spring has the warmth of Spring with softer, lighter values. Your palette is warm and clear but never heavy — peach, warm ivory, soft coral, and light aqua. Think freshness without intensity.

Your colours in full

The Light Spring palette.

Neutrals — build your base
Ivory
FBF3E2
Light Camel
EAD9BE
Sand
D8C3A5
Soft Taupe
BCA98C
Basics — everyday workhorses
Light Gold
F2D06B
Mint
A8D8C0
Aqua
9BD3D8
Spring Green
C6D89A
Accents — colour that flatters
Coral Pink
F5A38C
Soft Coral
F2917A
Warm Pink
EFA9B8
Buttercup
F4B84C
Statement — your power colours
Coral
F2814E
Turquoise
3FB7A8
Watermelon
E8788A
Clear Green
7FC241
Colours to avoid — and why
Black
2A2A2E
Espresso
3A2A28
Deep Plum
5E2444
Charcoal Grey
6E6E6E

These sit in the opposite temperature or clarity to your colouring — near your face they add shadow, dull your skin, or overwhelm your natural contrast.

Lips
Soft Coral
F2917A
Peach
F4A98E
Warm Rose
EC8C96
Blush
Peach
F4B0A0
Warm Pink
F2A6B4
Best metals
Light Gold
D9C07A
Rose Gold
E0B4A8
Commonly confused with

Light Spring is most often confused with Light Summer — same lightness, opposite temperature.

Read: Warm vs. Cool undertone
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Frequently asked

What colours suit a Light Spring?+

A Light Spring looks best in coral pink, soft coral, warm pink and buttercup, grounded by neutrals like ivory, light camel and sand. These sit in the same warm temperature and clear–soft clarity as your own colouring, so they flatter rather than fight it.

What colours should a Light Spring avoid?+

Steer clear of black, espresso and deep plum. They sit in the opposite temperature or clarity to your features, so near your face they add shadow, dull your skin or overwhelm your natural balance.

Is Light Spring warm or cool?+

Light Spring is warm in undertone, with light depth and clear–soft clarity. Your best metal is light gold or rose gold, and your most flattering lip shades are soft coral and peach.

Light Spring vs. Warm vs. Cool — how do I tell?+

Light Spring is most often confused with Light Summer — same lightness, opposite temperature. If you're unsure, the Warm vs. Cool undertone guide walks through the exact checks, or take the free quiz for a scored answer.