UndertonaBright Spring, sometimes called Clear Spring, is defined by clarity. Your features have striking contrast, often bright eyes against darker hair, and your coloring leans warm. Soft, dusty shades make you look dull and tired, while saturated coral, turquoise and poppy red make your eyes sparkle.
- Defining qualityBright
- Undertoneneutral warm
- Depthmedium
- Chromabright
- Contrasthigh
The best colors for Bright Spring
Wear these closest to your face: tops, scarves, glasses and lipstick. Each swatch shows its hex code so you can match it when shopping online.
- Hot coral#FF5A4F
- Poppy red#E8363D
- Bright turquoise#00C4C0
- Bright emerald#10B36B
- Clear blue#1F6FEB
- Warm fuchsia#E4368F
- Sunflower#FFC93C
- Lime#9BD32C
- Violet#7B4FD3
- True red#D7263D
- Aqua#19D3DA
- Bright periwinkle#6F7FF0
Bright Spring neutrals
Build a wardrobe on these instead of default black, white and grey.
- Bright navy#1C2D6B
- Cream#FFF8E7
- Light camel#D2B48C
- Warm grey#8F8577
- Espresso#3B2A20
Colors Bright Spring should avoid
These fight your natural coloring near the face. You can still wear them below the waist, in shoes or in bags.
- Dusty rose#C4A4A7
- Olive drab#6B6B3A
- Muted mustard#B8973A
- Taupe#8B7D6B
- Grey beige#B3A99A
- Muddy brown#6B5444
Best metals and jewelry
Polished gold, bright silver and mixed metals with a high shine. Brushed and antique finishes look too soft.
How to tell if you are a Bright Spring
- People comment on how bright or vivid your eyes are.
- There is noticeable contrast between your hair and skin.
- Muted colors like sage, taupe and dusty rose make you look washed out.
- You can wear bright color without it overpowering you.
- Pure black is wearable but a bright navy looks even better.
Not sure? Take the free color analysis quiz or compare with the related seasons below.
Go deeper
Bright Spring makeup
Lipstick, blush, eyeshadow and foundation shades.
Bright Spring hair colors
The most flattering hair colors and what to avoid.
Bright Spring outfits
Clothing colors, capsule formulas and prints.
Bright Spring FAQ
Is Bright Spring warm or cool?
Bright Spring is neutral-warm. Brightness is its defining quality, so it can borrow some clear cooler shades like fuchsia and periwinkle that True Spring cannot.
What is the difference between Bright Spring and Bright Winter?
Both are clear and high contrast. Bright Spring leans warm, so coral and golden yellow work; Bright Winter leans cool, so icy pink and cool fuchsia work better.
Can Bright Spring wear black?
Bright Spring handles black better than other springs because of its contrast, but bright navy and espresso are usually more flattering near the face.
Not sure you are Bright Spring?
These seasons share a quality with Bright Spring and are the most common mix-ups.
Bright Winter
Electric, clear and high contrast, with a cool edge.
Light Spring
Delicate, warm and fresh: think a sunlit morning, not a heatwave.
Warm Spring
Pure, sunny warmth with clear, lively color.
Side by side: Bright Spring vs Bright Winter · Bright Spring vs Warm Spring