Bright Spring color palette

Also called Clear Spring

Bright Springs have clear eyes and strong contrast with a warm lean. Saturated, clean colors match their intensity; dusty and muted shades make them look dull.

Undertone
Warm to neutral
Clarity
Very clear
Depth
Medium
Contrast
High

The palette

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Neutrals

Warm white, Light beige, Taupe, Charcoal, Navy, Soft black.

Colors to avoid

Keep these away from your face. In shoes, bags or trousers they matter less.

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Hair colors for Bright Spring

Rich golden brown, clear medium brown. Avoid ash and very light pastel shades.

  • Rich golden brown
  • Clear medium brown
  • Warm chestnut
  • Golden caramel

Bright Spring makeup

Clear coral or poppy lips, bright peach blush, defined dark brown liner.

Lips

Coral red, Poppy, Bright watermelon

Blush

Bright peach, Warm pink, Coral

Eyes

Dark brown liner, Turquoise accent, Warm bronze

Fabrics, textures and prints

The surface of a fabric changes a color as much as the color itself.

Best fabrics

Crisp and polished with a little shine: satin, poplin, smooth leather, sharp tailoring.

Prints

Graphic, high-contrast prints with clear edges: bold stripes, color blocks, polka dots.

Contrast

High. Sharp contrasts, like a bright color with near-black or white, suit you.

Less flattering

Faded, washed or heathered fabrics.

Bright Spring outfits

  • WorkNavy suit, warm white shirt, coral red accent.
  • WeekendTurquoise top, dark jeans, white sneakers.
  • EveningCobalt dress with polished gold.
  • DenimClean, dark-to-mid washes with no fading. Crisp white denim works too.

A 10-piece Bright Spring capsule

Ten pieces in your colors that all work together.

  • Charcoal blazer
  • Navy trousers
  • Coral red shirt
  • Sunflower knit
  • Warm white tee
  • Turquoise dress
  • Taupe coat
  • Jeans
  • Clear blue scarf
  • Soft black bag

Metals

Polished gold, shiny rose gold.

Stones

Turquoise, peridot, clear quartz, coral.

Close to Bright Spring

Warm SpringWarmer, a little softerBright WinterJust as bright, but coolLight SpringLighter and gentler

Questions

Is Bright Spring the same as Clear Spring?

Yes. Clear Spring is another name for Bright Spring used in other 12-season systems.

What colors look best on a Bright Spring?

Coral red, Sunflower, Turquoise, Clear blue, Hot coral, Kelly green and the rest of this palette. Clear, vivid and warm, with sparkle.

What hair color suits a Bright Spring?

Rich golden brown, Clear medium brown, Warm chestnut, Golden caramel. Rich golden brown, clear medium brown. Avoid ash and very light pastel shades.

What fabrics and prints suit a Bright Spring?

Crisp and polished with a little shine: satin, poplin, smooth leather, sharp tailoring. Graphic, high-contrast prints with clear edges: bold stripes, color blocks, polka dots.

What jewelry suits a Bright Spring?

Polished gold, shiny rose gold. Stones: Turquoise, peridot, clear quartz, coral.

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