warm autumn

Also known as 'True Autumn', this is the original Autumn subtype. Their colours are mixed with yellow to warm and grey to soften, which creates a palette reminiscent of '70s boho chic.

characteristics

Warm Autumn is found between Soft Autumn and Dark Autumn on the seasonal flow. This subtype features a moderate to high contrast level meaning their best colours are similar to those in their own palette in either hue or value. Their palette includes dusty tints like olive green, mustard yellow and burnt orange.

CONTRAST

Warm Autumn individuals have moderate levels of contrast. Their hair and eyes may be deeper than their skin but this level is still reduced by the softened chroma across their appearance. They may have a naturally matte or sheer complexion, grey pigmentation in their eyes and a glistening hair shine.

SKIN TONE

We see Warm Autumn individuals with fair through to dark skin tones in are warm in hue with rich golden undertones. This means their veins appear green beneath the skin and warm metals such as bronze, brass and yellow gold work best for them. Cool metals such as silver and platinum are not suitable as they clash with this warmth. Their complexions also tend to be matte, sheer or naturally powdered. They may also have freckles and tend to tan easily.

EYES

Typical examples of eye colours we see across Warm Autumn include rich amber and warm olive as well as dark teal, dark hazel and dark brown. However, any colour which is warm with some moderate depth is possible. Due to their soft chroma these colours tend to have a touch of grey pigmentation, which reduces their reflectivity in contrast tests. We may also see soft separation on the outer iris edge as well as swirling borders on the inner section and an Aztec sun shape around the pupil. Some may have iris freckles.

HAIR

Warm Autumn individuals have medium to deep coloured hair due to the dark influence of their season. We see medium blondes through to light and dark auburns as well as brown black. Colours are typically golden, honey or red in tone with no cool ash tones. They also tend to have glistening finishes meaning individual flecks reflect the light rather than one strip as seen in brighter seasons.

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Warm Autumn: Hair Dye

Warm Autumn hair dyes can be blonde, brunette or red with golden undertones and a moderate depth to maintain their natural contrast level.

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Warm Autumn: Lipstick

Warm Autumn lipsticks are rich and muted with a medium depth to balance their moderate contrast level.

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colour palette

The Warm Autumn palette is reminiscent of sun drenched ‘70s festival. The scent of patchouli and wildflowers linger in the air around a sea of barefoot people, dressed in muted paisley print and embroidered kaftans, as they sway to beats of rock, folk and disco. Flags and bell tents surround the arena in deep mustards, burnt oranges, olive greens and rich browns, punctuated by tie-dye bursts and psychedelic swirls of electric blues, fiery reds and sunny yellows.

metals

As a dominantly warm subtype, Warm Autumn individuals cannot tolerate cool metals. Yellow gold, brass, bronze and copper will always be more effective. These should be medium to dark in value and in either brushed, matte or textured finishes. They should avoid light metals as these can be lost against such intensity. Similarly, shiny, polished finishes clash with soft chroma and look unnatural.

neutrals

Warm Autumn individuals cannot wear true black as it clashes with their warmth and gives their skin a green tinge. Dark browns and greyish olives are better suited. Similarly, yellowish off-whites such as ivory and ecru are better than pure white. This bright neutral is harsh on muted individuals and can overemphasise warmth, making them look yellow.

accents

Due to its dominant warmth, the Warm Autumn palette contains more reds, yellows and oranges. These include valiant poppy, russet orange and rich ochre. There are some blues but these are mixed with yellow to warm as well as grey to soften resulting in earthy, greenish variations.

combinations

As their contrast level is moderate to high, colour combinations need to complement what is in the Warm Autumn individual’s natural palette. In the first two examples, we have shown how neighbouring hues on the colour chart pair well. Similarly, you can select multiple colours of varying depths from one column to create a monochromatic mix, as shown in the last two examples. Alternatively, light accents can be paired with dark neutrals to achieve a similar effect. This is what we have demonstrated in the third and fourth examples.

colours to borrow

Depending on which way the Warm Autumn individual flows, they may be able to borrow colours from neighbouring Soft Autumn or Dark Autumn. Both of these subtypes have a neutral-warm hue meaning some of their colours are often too cool for Warm Autumn. These individuals will need to select the warmer colours from each as shown above but focus on the deeper variations from Soft Autumn and the lighter ones from Dark Autumn. Please note that the colours marked with an asterisk above are taken from the Soft Autumn and Dark Autumn palettes respectively.

colours to avoid

As a warm and soft subtype, Warm Autumn’s worst colours are cool and bright, such as those seen in Cool Winter. The icy hues in the examples above clash with Saffy's warmth and reflect white on her skin, making her look pale and unwell. This demonstrates that they are not suitable for her earthy appearance. Again, the colour codes above marked with an asterisk are taken from the Cool Winter sample palette.

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