Soft Autumn
Warm, muted, and effortlessly elegant. You shine in earthy tones that have a touch of grey to them.
The Soft Autumn Palette
Why these colors work
Because you have neutral-warm undertones and muted coloring, these shades create harmony with your skin rather than competing with it. They smooth your complexion and bring focus to your eyes.
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About Soft Autumn
Soft Autumn is the most muted, blended season of all 12. Your coloring is soft, gentle, and low-contrast with warm undertones. Everything about you blends together harmoniously—think of a misty autumn morning. Your palette consists of muted, greyed warm tones: sage green, soft terracotta, greige, dusty teal, and warm taupe.
Your Soft Autumn Characteristics
Skin Tone
- Neutral-warm with muted quality
- Soft, even complexion
- May appear slightly greyed or muted
- Tans moderately
Hair Color
- Soft brown with ash and gold
- Muted auburn or light brown
- No dramatic highlights
- Hair has soft, blended look
Eye Color
- Soft hazel or green
- Muted brown
- Grey-blue
- Eyes have gentle, soft appearance
Key Difference: More muted than Warm Autumn, warmer than Soft Summer
Your Best Colors to Wear
Neutrals (Build Your Wardrobe Foundation)
Accent Colors (Add Personality)
Avoid These Colors
Complete Makeup Guide for Soft Autumn
Lip Colors
Soft terracotta, muted rose, warm nude, soft coral. Avoid bright red, hot pink, cool berry.
Cheek Colors
Soft peach, warm taupe, muted coral. Avoid bright pink, cool mauve.
Eye Makeup
Soft browns, muted greens, warm taupe, bronze. Everything should be softened and muted. Avoid stark black liner—use brown.
Recommended Makeup Brands
Clinique, Bare Minerals, ILIA Beauty. Look for 'soft,' 'nude,' 'muted,' 'taupe' in shade descriptions.
Build Your Soft Autumn Capsule Wardrobe
Shopping Guide
Look for 'muted,' 'soft,' 'greige,' 'sage,' 'dusty' in descriptions. COS, Eileen Fisher, and Everlane are great for soft, muted pieces.
Soft Autumn Celebrity Examples
These celebrities are often identified as Soft Autumn and showcase how beautiful this season can look:
Note: Celebrity season identifications are based on public analyses and may vary by analyst.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I tell if I am a soft Autumn?
Soft Autumns have warm undertones with low contrast and a muted, blended appearance. Your coloring looks soft and greyed—not bright or saturated. You look best in muted warm colors like sage, greige, and soft terracotta, while bright colors overwhelm you. Gold jewelry flatters you more than silver.
What are the worst colors for soft Autumn?
Avoid bright saturated colors, pure black and white, neon or electric shades, icy pastels, and high-contrast combinations. These colors overpower your soft, muted coloring. Cool colors like bright pink and icy blue are also unflattering.
Can a soft Autumn wear black?
Pure black is too harsh for Soft Autumn's muted coloring. Instead, choose soft charcoal, warm dark brown, or deep olive as your darkest neutrals. These provide depth while maintaining the softness that harmonizes with your features.
Is soft Autumn gold or silver?
Soft Autumns look best in gold, antique gold, or rose gold. Silver is too cool and bright—it creates unwanted contrast. Choose warm, slightly muted metals that complement your warm undertones.
Why do bright colors look bad on me?
As a Soft Autumn, your natural coloring is muted and low-contrast. Bright colors create harsh contrast and overpower your gentle coloring. Muted, greyed tones harmonize with your features.
What's the difference between Soft Autumn and Soft Summer?
Soft Autumn has warm undertones (golden, peachy) while Soft Summer is cool (pink, rosy). Both are muted, but the undertone differs.
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