UndertonaSeason comparison
Soft Autumn vs Warm Autumn
Soft Autumn: Warm, muted and earthy, like a hazy golden afternoon. Warm Autumn: Rich, golden and spicy: the full warmth of autumn leaves.
Soft Autumn
Warm Autumn
At a glance
| Soft Autumn | Warm Autumn | |
|---|---|---|
| Defining quality | Soft | Warm |
| Undertone | neutral warm | warm |
| Depth | medium | medium |
| Chroma | muted | medium |
| Contrast | low | medium |
| Best neutrals | Oatmeal, Warm taupe, Mushroom | Cream, Camel, Chocolate |
| Signature lipstick | Warm nude | Brick |
| Best hair color | Soft golden brown | Auburn |
How to tell them apart
- Soft Autumn is defined by being soft, while Warm Autumn is defined by being warm. Ask which quality is most obvious in your coloring at first glance.
- Undertone: Soft Autumn is neutral warm and Warm Autumn is warm. Hold sage and pumpkin under your chin in daylight; the one that evens out your skin points to your season.
- Chroma: Warm Autumn wears medium color and Soft Autumn wears muted color. If saturated brights make your eyes sparkle, you are closer to Warm Autumn; if they look loud and dusty shades look expensive, you are closer to Soft Autumn.
- Contrast: Soft Autumn has low contrast and Warm Autumn has medium contrast between hair, skin and eyes. A black and white photo of your face makes contrast easy to judge.
- Metals: Soft Autumn suits brushed gold, bronze, antique brass and rose gold, while Warm Autumn suits yellow gold, copper, bronze and brass.
Colors both seasons can wear
These shades sit close to both palettes, so they are safe while you decide.
- Muted olive#8A8B5C
- Camel#C19A6B
- Moss#8A9A5B
- Khaki#B5A77C
- Oatmeal#D8CBB4
- Soft chocolate#6E5647
Soft Autumn colors
- Sage#9CAF88
- Muted olive#8A8B5C
- Dusty teal#5F8A86
- Soft terracotta#C27E62
- Muted salmon#D9967F
- Camel#C19A6B
- Soft mustard#C9A54B
- Moss#8A9A5B
- Dusty coral#C98B7E
- Soft teal blue#648C93
- Khaki#B5A77C
- Warm rose brown#A47966
Warm Autumn colors
- Pumpkin#D2691E
- Rust#B7410E
- Burnt orange#CC5500
- Mustard#E1AD01
- Olive#708238
- Moss green#6B7B3A
- Warm teal#2F7D73
- Forest green#3F6B3A
- Brick red#A0412D
- Camel#C19A6B
- Bronze#B08D57
- Warm tomato#C8553D
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Soft Autumn and Warm Autumn?
Soft Autumn is defined by being soft, while Warm Autumn is defined by being warm. Ask which quality is most obvious in your coloring at first glance.
Which colors can both Soft Autumn and Warm Autumn wear?
Muted olive, Camel, Moss, Khaki, Oatmeal, Soft chocolate sit close to both palettes, so they are safe choices while you decide.
Can a Soft Autumn be mistaken for a Warm Autumn?
Yes, they are common mix-ups because they share traits. Compare how black and black look near your face: each season's worst color is the other's clue.