How to Know if You’re a Light Spring

Hair

• Light warm blonde

• Light strawberry blonde

• Light golden brown

• Ashy blonde that warms in sunlight

Eyes

• Light blue

• Light green

• Turquoise or aqua

• Light hazel with golden flecks

Skin

• Neutral-warm or warm with a peachy or ivory glow

• Burns slightly, tans softly

• Overall light appearance with gentle contrast

Your Best Clues

• You look washed out in dark, heavy colors

• Soft, warm, and light colors make you look fresh and awake

• Pure black makes your under-eyes look darker

The Light Spring Color Palette

The Light Spring palette is warm, light, and clear, with a glowing, sunlit quality.

Best Colors for Light Spring

• Warm pastels: peach, apricot, warm pink, shell pink

• Light blues: aqua, Tiffany blue, warm sky blue

• Soft greens: pale mint, pistachio, light warm teal

• Gentle yellows: daffodil, buttercream, soft golden yellow

• Neutrals: warm ivory, light beige, camel, champagne

Colors to Avoid

• Black

• Charcoal

• Cool jewel tones

• Dusty or grayish pastels (too muted)

• Deep earth tones (e.g., burnt orange, dark olive)

Light Spring Wardrobe Guide

Best Base Neutrals

Your wardrobe staples look best in light, warm neutrals:

• Ivory

• Champagne

• Camel

• Warm beige

• Light gold

• Soft warm taupe

Avoid deep, cool, and harsh neutrals such as black, bright white, or charcoal gray.

Top Clothing Colors for Light Spring

Tops

• Coral

• Light turquoise

• Warm pink

• Peach

• Soft aqua

Bottoms

• Ivory pants

• Camel trousers

• Light warm denim

• Soft khaki chinos

Outerwear & Layers

Go for soft structure:

• Light camel trench coats

• Warm beige lightweight blazers

• Pale gold cardigans

Patterns & Metals for Light Spring

Patterns

Stick to light, warm, and clear patterns:

• Floral prints

• Watercolor patterns

• Whimsical or organic shapes

• Light polka dots

Avoid:

• High-contrast stripes

• Heavy, dark geometrics

• Black-based prints

Best Metals

Light Springs look best in:

• Gold (especially brushed or light gold)

• Rose gold

• Champagne gold

Silver is generally too cool unless soft and warm-toned.

Light Spring Makeup Guide

Foundation

Choose shades described as:

• Warm ivory

• Light peach

• Warm neutral fair

Avoid pink-beige tones that look too cool.

Best Blush Colors

• Warm apricot

• Soft peach

• Light coral

• Warm pink

Eyeshadow

Light and warm shades work beautifully:

• Champagne

• Light gold

• Peach

• Soft warm brown

• Light teal

• Nude beige

Avoid:

• Smoky grays

• Harsh black

• Deep plums

Eyeliner & Mascara

Go for soft definition rather than harsh lines.

Best eyeliner shades:

• Warm brown

• Bronze

• Soft taupe

• Olive-gold

Mascara:

• Brown or soft brown (black is too harsh)

Lip Colors

Your best lip shades are fresh, warm, and light:

• Peach

• Coral

• Warm pink

• Apricot nude

• Light melon

Avoid:

• Deep berry

• Cool-toned mauve

• Blue-based reds

Light Spring Style Tips:

• Choose light, warm, fresh colors

• Anything too dark or muted will overpower your delicate coloring.

• Keep contrast low to medium

• Pair light neutrals with soft colors—not black.

• Prioritize golden warmth

• Warmth makes Light Springs glow.

• Choose lightweight fabrics

• Chiffon, silk, linen blends, soft cotton—airy and flowing work best.

• Avoid heavy, dark textures

• Leather, charcoal denim, and black wool can overwhelm.

Light Spring Capsule Wardrobe Example

A simple, cohesive wardrobe might include:

• Ivory blouse

• Peach knit top

• Aqua sweater

• Light camel trousers

• Champagne skirt

• Warm beige cardigan

• Coral dress

• Warm gold jewelry

• Nude-beige flats