Warm Autumn Color Palette
Autumn · Warm · Medium to deep value · Medium contrast
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Warm Autumn sits within the Autumn family. If you need more softness, compare with Soft Autumn; for more depth or clarity, see True Autumn.
Full palette
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- Floral White
#FFFAF0
- Burnt Orange
#CC5500
- Old Gold
#D4AF37
- Coffee Brown
#6F4E37
- Terracotta
#E2725B
- Olive
#808000
- Tan
#B5651D
- Mahogany
#C04000
- Yellow Green
#9ACD32
- Sienna
#A0522D
Colors to wear and avoid
Best colors to wear
- Floral White
- Burnt Orange
- Old Gold
- Coffee Brown
- Terracotta
- Olive
Pumpkin · Golden brown · Warm olive · Spice red · Mustard gold
Colors to avoid
- Fuchsia
- Icy Mint
- Blue Black
- Pastel Lilac
- Cool Pink
- Electric Blue
Cool fuchsia · Icy mint · Blue-black · Pastel lilac
Outfit ideas
Spiced oranges, olives, and golden browns in textured weaves feel natural. Warm metals and earthy prints beat cool gray minimalism.
Spice casual
- Top:
- Burnt orange knit
- Bottom:
- Olive chinos
- Outer:
- Tan suede jacket
- Accessory:
- Gold hoop earrings
Work warm
- Top:
- Old gold blouse
- Bottom:
- Coffee trousers
- Outer:
- Mahogany blazer
- Accessory:
- Leather belt in sienna
Weekend field
- Top:
- Terracotta tee
- Bottom:
- Yellow-green cargo pants
- Outer:
- Warm olive parka
- Accessory:
- Copper bracelet
Evening hearth
- Top:
- Spice red silk top
- Bottom:
- Dark tan midi
- Outer:
- Sienna wrap
- Accessory:
- Antique gold clutch
Makeup & hair
Makeup: Bronze blush, terracotta or warm red lips, and copper eyeshadow glow on warm autumn skin. Cool pink lipstick looks disconnected.
Hair: Rich auburn, copper brown, and golden chestnut enhance warmth. Ash or platinum tones fight your undertone.
Warm Autumn examples
Julia Roberts
Warm golden undertones
Isla Fisher
Red hair with warm fair skin
Marcia Cross
Warm autumn redhead 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 Warm Autumn wear?
- Warm Autumns shine in Pumpkin, Golden brown, Warm olive, Spice red, Mustard gold, and similar muted or balanced shades. Focus on warm hues at medium to deep depth with medium contrast — the swatches above are your core wardrobe anchors.
- What colors should a Warm Autumn avoid?
- Steer clear of Cool fuchsia, Icy mint, Blue-black, Pastel lilac near the face when possible. They fight your natural warm undertone and medium contrast, making skin look tired or uneven.
- How do I know if I'm a Warm Autumn?
- You likely fit Warm Autumn if your coloring matches warm undertones, medium to deep overall value, and medium 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 Warm 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.