Clear Spring vs Clear Winter

Both Clear Spring and Clear Winter have high contrast and vibrant coloring. The difference? One is warm, one is cool. Here's how to tell which clear season you are.

Quick Answer

Clear Spring: High contrast warm coloring. Best in bright coral, turquoise, clear yellow, warm bright tones with golden undertones.

Clear Winter: High contrast cool coloring. Best in true red, bright blue, emerald, pure white with blue undertones.

See the Difference: Visual Comparison

Both seasons have high contrast and can wear vibrant colors, but undertone is everything. See how the same bright colors look completely different based on warm vs cool undertones.

Clear Spring Coloring

This person has high contrast warm coloring typical of Clear Spring.

Clear Spring person in harmonious Clear Spring colors

✓ PERFECT MATCH

Wearing Clear Spring Colors

The warm bright colors enhance her golden undertones. She looks radiant, energetic, and the colors feel natural on her.

Clear Spring person in discordant Clear Winter colors

✗ WRONG MATCH

Wearing Clear Winter Colors

The cool colors clash with her warm undertones, making her look off. The colors wear her instead of enhancing her.

Clear Winter Coloring

This person has high contrast cool coloring typical of Clear Winter.

Clear Winter person in discordant Clear Spring colors

✗ WRONG MATCH

Wearing Clear Spring Colors

The warm bright colors fight against her cool undertones. She looks sallow and the colors feel foreign on her skin.

Clear Winter person in harmonious Clear Winter colors

✓ PERFECT MATCH

Wearing Clear Winter Colors

The cool, clear colors are striking against her complexion. She looks powerful, elegant, and the colors bring out her natural drama.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Clear Spring

Undertone: Warm (golden-peachy)
Best colors: Bright coral, turquoise, clear yellow, bright warm tones
Hair: Medium to dark brown with golden highlights, dark blonde
Eyes: Bright hazel, green, warm brown, topaz
Skin: Light to medium with warm undertones, high contrast with hair

Clear Winter

Undertone: Cool (blue-red)
Best colors: True red, bright blue, emerald, pure white
Hair: Dark brown to black with ash tones, sometimes dark ash blonde
Eyes: Bright blue, green, hazel, or dark brown with white contrast
Skin: Light to medium with cool undertones, high contrast with hair

4 Key Differences

1. The Jewelry Test

CLEAR SPRING:

Yellow gold and warm metallics make you sparkle

CLEAR WINTER:

Silver, white gold, and platinum look stunning

2. Red Lipstick Test

CLEAR SPRING:

Coral-red, warm red, and orange-red look vibrant

CLEAR WINTER:

True red, blue-red, and cool berry tones are striking

3. White Test

CLEAR SPRING:

Warm ivory and cream look better than pure white

CLEAR WINTER:

Pure bright white is your power neutral

4. Overall Appearance

CLEAR SPRING:

Bright and energetic with warm, golden glow

CLEAR WINTER:

Striking and crisp with cool, clear brightness

Why These Two Are Confusing

Clear Spring and Clear Winter are commonly confused because:

• Both have high contrast (dark hair with lighter skin or very striking features)
• Both look amazing in bright, saturated colors
• Both should avoid muted, dusty colors (they wash you out)
• Both can wear bold, vibrant makeup and pull it off

The key: Do the jewelry test and the white test. If gold and ivory look better, you're Clear Spring. If silver and pure white look better, you're Clear Winter. Undertone is the deciding factor.

Quick Decision Test

Which bright colors make you look most alive?

→ Coral, turquoise, warm bright yellow = CLEAR SPRING

→ True red, royal blue, emerald green = CLEAR WINTER

Which metal looks more harmonious on you?

→ Yellow gold, bronze = CLEAR SPRING

→ Silver, white gold, platinum = CLEAR WINTER

Still Not Sure? Let AI Decide

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