UndertonaWarm Autumn, also called True Autumn, is the warmest autumn. Your coloring has a strong golden undertone and medium depth, and it glows in rich earthy color. Cool pinks and icy shades make you look grey, while pumpkin, olive, rust and teal look warm and grounded.
- Defining qualityWarm
- Undertonewarm
- Depthmedium
- Chromamedium
- Contrastmedium
The best colors for Warm Autumn
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.
- 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
Warm Autumn neutrals
Build a wardrobe on these instead of default black, white and grey.
- Cream#F5E8D0
- Camel#C19A6B
- Chocolate#5C3A21
- Khaki#A69366
- Coffee#6F4E37
Colors Warm Autumn should avoid
These fight your natural coloring near the face. You can still wear them below the waist, in shoes or in bags.
- Black#0A0A0A
- Icy pink#F4C6D7
- Cool grey#9AA0A6
- Fuchsia#E4368F
- Cobalt#0047AB
- Stark white#FFFFFF
Best metals and jewelry
Yellow gold, copper, bronze and brass. Warm Autumn carries chunky and textured metal well.
How to tell if you are a Warm Autumn
- Your skin is golden, bronze or warm beige and tans easily.
- Natural hair is warm: auburn, copper, golden brown or chestnut.
- Eyes are warm: golden brown, amber, hazel or warm green.
- Gold jewelry looks noticeably better on you than silver.
- Icy pink and cool grey make you look ill.
Not sure? Take the free color analysis quiz or compare with the related seasons below.
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Warm Autumn makeup
Lipstick, blush, eyeshadow and foundation shades.
Warm Autumn hair colors
The most flattering hair colors and what to avoid.
Warm Autumn outfits
Clothing colors, capsule formulas and prints.
Warm Autumn FAQ
Is True Autumn the same as Warm Autumn?
Yes. Warm Autumn and True Autumn are two names for the season defined by warmth.
What is the difference between Warm Autumn and Deep Autumn?
Warm Autumn is defined by warmth and sits at medium depth. Deep Autumn is defined by depth and can wear darker shades like espresso and deep aubergine.
Can Warm Autumn wear black?
Black usually looks harsh. Chocolate brown and coffee give the same depth with warmth that flatters golden skin.
Not sure you are Warm Autumn?
These seasons share a quality with Warm Autumn and are the most common mix-ups.
Warm Spring
Pure, sunny warmth with clear, lively color.
Soft Autumn
Warm, muted and earthy, like a hazy golden afternoon.
Deep Autumn
Deep, warm and dramatic, with rich spice-market color.
Side by side: Soft Autumn vs Warm Autumn · Warm Spring vs Warm Autumn · Warm Autumn vs Deep Autumn