This guide has everything you need to know about the True Autumn color palette—also called Warm Autumn—including colors, prints, combinations, makeup tips, and more.

It’s the ultimate tool to help you build a wardrobe that feels authentic and highlights your unique style.

So grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and enjoy the reading!

 

Before we begin: if you’re not sure about your season yet, you can get your personal color analysis here. Simply upload the requested images, and a color expert will analyze them and deliver a complete report within 72 hours.

 

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1. Features – Warm & Muted

You’re a True Autumn because warmth is your main characteristic, paired with a muted, gentle quality.

Warm colors bring out your natural glow, reflecting the golden undertones in your skin, hair, and eyes.

 

Your features blend together harmoniously, creating a soft, toned-down look with low to medium contrast. This gives you a natural and balanced appearance.

 

1.1 Eyes

Your eyes have warm tones like brown, green, or golden hues. You might notice unique details like small specks or patterns, making them look rich and interesting.

 

1.2 Hair

True Autumn hair is warm and rich. It ranges from golden browns to golden blondes and auburn shades.

When you're in the sun, your hair might develop golden or caramel highlights.

 

1.3 Skin

Your skin has a golden or warm tone. Gold jewelry looks amazing on you and enhances your natural glow.

Your skin might also have freckles or a soft golden sheen, especially in the right colors.

In the case of Jennifer Lopez, her skin is tan with warm undertones.

 

1.4 Contrast

Your contrast level is medium. This means your hair and eyes may be darker than your skin, but the difference isn’t too sharp. 

Everything blends smoothly for a natural, warm look.

 

2. Color dimensions

The True Autumn palette is the warmest of all the Autumn seasons. It’s full of earthy colors like deep reds, golden browns, and warm yellows. These shades are cozy and natural—no icy or cool tones here.

Your colors are soft, meaning they’re not too bright or bold. They look rich but feel balanced, making them easy to wear.

 

3. Color Palette

Your palette is warm and rich, like the colors of autumn leaves or a golden wheat field. Imagine oranges, browns, and yellows glowing in the soft light of a sunny fall day. These are your best colors.

 

3.1 Best Colors

Your best colors include:

• Warm neutrals like beige, cream, and ecru.

• Rich browns and olive greens as dark neutrals.

• Earthy tones like rust, mustard yellow, and burnt orange.

When it comes to light neutrals, you have yellowed off whites - they are warmer than pure white. Your best light neutrals are beiges, creams, and ecru.

Your best neutrals are definitely not white and black as they are winter colors.

Instead of black, you have dark browns and very dark slightly olive greens. These are your best dark neutrals.

 

3.2 Worst Colors

 

Your worst colors are cool and bright. You should avoid icy blues, pastel pinks because they will make you look off.

Also, avoid black and white because they don't help you at all.

Another bad category are extremely vibrant colors like intense blues and pinks. They don’t go well with your naturally muted coloring.

 

4. Metals & Accessories

True Autumn looks best in warm metals like gold, copper, and brass. These metals enhance your natural glow. Look for textured finishes like hammered or brushed metal for a softer effect.

Avoid cool-toned metals like silver and platinum, as they clash with your warmth. For gemstones, choose amber, garnet, or warm green stones like peridot.

 

5. Color Combinations

The best color combinations for True Autumn reflect the soft, natural contrast in your features.

Pair light neutrals like beige with rich colors like burnt orange or olive green. These combinations feel warm and balanced.

You can also layer multiple earthy tones, like mustard yellow with rust or chocolate brown. These pairings highlight the richness of your palette.

  

6. Prints

6.1 Colors

Choose prints that use only True Autumn colors. If a print includes a small amount of clashing color, it can still work.

Avoid patterns that are dominated by cool tones.

6.2 Contrast

Since your natural contrast is soft, pick prints with a similar level of contrast. Avoid bold, high-contrast designs that feel too sharp or bright.

6.3 Pattern arrangements

Go for flowing patterns inspired by nature, like leaves or woodgrain. Stay away from small, busy prints or geometric designs.

Retro or artistic patterns with a warm feel work well for you.

7. Makeup

True Autumn makeup is all about enhancing your warm, glowing features. Use earthy tones that feel natural and balanced. Avoid anything icy or too bold.

 

7.1 Foundation & concealer

Choose foundation and concealer with a matte or satin finish and warm yellow undertones.

Avoid pink or blue tones, as they clash with your skin. You may need to try a few shades to find the best match.

 

7.2 Bronzer & contouring

Bronzer is perfect for True Autumns. It adds warmth and a healthy glow. Pick a bronzer with yellow tones and use it lightly for contouring.

Avoid anything too shiny or orange.

 

7.3 Blush Palette

For your blush palette, go with warm and glowing ones. Match the color of your blush with your skin tone.

You can go with lighter pinks and oranges or go darker to the browns of your palette.

Cool-toned pinks and blue-based blush tones with cool undertones are a no-no for you.

As for the texture, make sure you choose a not-too-matte and not-too shimmery texture.

 

7.4 Lipstick

Go for lipsticks in warm shades like rusty reds, oranges, or soft browns. Stick to matte or satin finishes.

Avoid glossy or cool shades, which can clash with your natural look.

 

8. Eye makeup

8.1 Eyeshadows

Your eye makeup colors are taken from the neutral area of your palette. The exception makes the eyeshadow colors which come from the complementary and accent colors of your palette.

For eyeshadows, your best colors are beiges, khakis, browns, olive, and the golden shades of your palette.

If you want to make your eyes pop out, go for colors like oranges, purples, and greens.

As textures, choose matte or shimmery finishes. If you want something extra, you can go with a metallic highlight on your eyelid. Make sure you blend it well.

 

8.2 Mascara

Your best color mascara comes in a variety of dark greys.

True black is not a good option for you as you are a warm season. You can go with warm dark browns or dark grey tones.

 

8.3 Eyeliner

For your eyeliner, you can go with your mascara colors too. In addition, for a more colorful look, you can go with teal blue or moss green.

To make your eyes pop out, you can choose a color similar to your eye color.

True black is a no-no for you. Instead of that, your darkest options are charcoal and mocha brown.

 

9. Conclusion

The True Autumn palette is your secret to looking and feeling your best.

With warm, rich colors and natural tones, you can build a wardrobe and makeup routine that highlights your natural beauty and makes you glow every day.

Written by Alexandra Stan