Warm Autumn
Rich, spicy, and golden. Think of a forest in October.
The Warm Autumn Palette
Why these colors work
Because you have 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 Warm Autumn
If you're a Warm Autumn, you're blessed with rich, spicy coloring that comes alive in the golden colors of October. Your natural features have a warm, golden undertone with medium to deep depth. Think of a forest in fall—that's your palette. Rich terracottas, deep olive greens, warm rusts, and golden browns are your power colors. Warm Autumns have the richest, most saturated colors of all the autumn seasons.
Your Warm Autumn Characteristics
Skin Tone
- Golden, peachy, or bronze undertones
- Often tans easily and rarely burns
- May have warm freckles or golden highlights
- Looks healthy in warm, earthy tones
Hair Color
- Golden blonde to rich auburn
- Warm brown with golden or red highlights
- Chestnut, copper, or strawberry tones
- NO ash or cool tones in natural hair
Eye Color
- Warm brown, amber, or topaz
- Golden-green or olive
- May have golden flecks or warm depth
- Eyes appear rich and glowing
Key Difference: More saturated than Soft Autumn, warmer than Deep Autumn
Your Best Colors to Wear
Neutrals (Build Your Wardrobe Foundation)
Accent Colors (Add Personality)
Avoid These Colors
Complete Makeup Guide for Warm Autumn
Lip Colors
Terracotta, brick red, warm coral, caramel, peach, warm nude. Avoid cool pinks, berry shades, blue-based reds.
Cheek Colors
Warm peach, bronze, terracotta. Avoid cool pinks, mauve.
Eye Makeup
Browns, coppers, bronzes, warm greens, gold and bronze shimmer, warm olive and khaki tones. Avoid cool greys, icy blues, pure black liner.
Recommended Makeup Brands
Look for 'warm,' 'golden,' 'bronze,' or 'terracotta' in shade names. Brands like Bobbi Brown, NARS (Laguna bronzer), and MAC (warm-toned collections) work beautifully.
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Shopping Guide
When shopping, look for labels like 'terracotta,' 'rust,' 'olive,' 'burnt orange,' 'camel,' 'chocolate brown.' Retailers like Madewell, Everlane, and J.Crew often carry warm autumn-friendly pieces in earthy tones.
Warm Autumn Celebrity Examples
These celebrities are often identified as Warm 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 you know if you are a warm Autumn?
Look for golden or peachy skin undertones, hair with warm tones (auburn, golden brown, copper), and warm-toned eyes (amber, topaz, warm green). You look healthy and vibrant in rich, earthy colors like terracotta and olive. If gold jewelry flatters you more than silver, you're likely a Warm Autumn.
What are the worst colors for warm Autumn?
Avoid icy pastels, cool pinks and purples, stark white, pure black, and neon brights. These colors clash with your warm undertones and can make you look washed out or tired. Cool blues like navy are also unflattering—stick to warm teal instead.
Do warm Autumns wear gold or silver?
Gold, bronze, and copper are your best metals. Silver looks harsh and creates unwanted contrast against your warm coloring. Choose warm-toned metals in jewelry, watch bands, and accessories.
Can warm Autumns wear grey?
Pure grey is too cool for Warm Autumns. If you want a grey-like neutral, choose warm grey with beige undertones (greige), warm taupe, or soft khaki. These provide a neutral base while maintaining the warmth that harmonizes with your coloring.
Can Warm Autumns wear black?
Black is too stark and harsh for Warm Autumns. Instead, try rich chocolate brown or deep olive green as your darkest neutral. These colors provide depth without the harshness of pure black.
What's the difference between Warm Autumn and Soft Autumn?
Warm Autumn colors are more saturated and vibrant, while Soft Autumn colors are muted with grey. If you can handle rich, spicy colors without looking overwhelmed, you're likely Warm Autumn.
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