True Autumn Color Palette
Autumn · Warm · Medium value · Medium to high contrast
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True Autumn sits within the Autumn family. If you need more softness, compare with Warm Autumn; for more depth or clarity, see Deep Autumn.
Full palette
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- Cream
#FFF8E7
- Rust
#B7410E
- Goldenrod
#DAA520
- Dark Olive
#556B2F
- Peru
#CD853F
- Saddle Brown
#8B4513
- Sea Green
#2E8B57
- Sienna
#A0522D
- Olive Drab
#6B8E23
- Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F
Colors to wear and avoid
Best colors to wear
- Cream
- Rust
- Goldenrod
- Dark Olive
- Peru
- Saddle Brown
Rust · Mustard · Forest green · Copper · Teal green
Colors to avoid
- Cool Pink
- Icy Blue
- Black
- Fuchsia
- Lavender
- Cool Gray
Cool pink · Icy blue · Black · Fuchsia
Outfit ideas
Rust, mustard, and forest green in natural fibers mirror your warmth. Cream or chocolate beat stark black near the face.
Autumn core
- Top:
- Rust linen shirt
- Bottom:
- Dark olive chinos
- Outer:
- Goldenrod cardigan
- Accessory:
- Copper pendant
Forest walk
- Top:
- Sea green sweatshirt
- Bottom:
- Saddle brown cords
- Outer:
- Cream barn coat
- Accessory:
- Leather boots in sienna
Office warm
- Top:
- Mustard blouse
- Bottom:
- Peru trousers
- Outer:
- Olive blazer
- Accessory:
- Brass watch
Date spice
- Top:
- Rosy brown knit
- Bottom:
- Rust midi skirt
- Outer:
- Teal green wrap
- Accessory:
- Gold statement ring
Makeup & hair
Makeup: Copper blush, brick or warm red lips, and olive or bronze eyes harmonize. Cool berry lipstick can look grayish.
Hair: Copper red, rich auburn, and warm medium brown are flattering. Ash blonde or blue-black can drain warmth from skin.
True Autumn examples
Marcia Cross
Classic warm redhead autumn
Julianne Moore
Warm fair skin with red hair
Debra Messing
True autumn auburn coloring
Similar color seasons
Compare neighboring palettes in the same family, or retake the quiz if you are between two seasons.
FAQ
- What colors should a True Autumn wear?
- True Autumns shine in Rust, Mustard, Forest green, Copper, Teal green, and similar muted or balanced shades. Focus on warm hues at medium depth with medium to high contrast — the swatches above are your core wardrobe anchors.
- What colors should a True Autumn avoid?
- Steer clear of Cool pink, Icy blue, Black, Fuchsia near the face when possible. They fight your natural warm undertone and medium to high contrast, making skin look tired or uneven.
- How do I know if I'm a True Autumn?
- You likely fit True Autumn if your coloring matches warm undertones, medium overall value, and medium to high contrast between hair, skin, and eyes. Compare with related seasons on this page, then confirm with the free color analysis quiz.
- How can I double-check my True Autumn result?
- Take the free ten-question color analysis quiz. It scores your answers against all eighteen seasons and links you back to the matching palette page with hex codes you can save or share.