The Warm Autumn

The Warm Autumn season is the epitome of earthy elegance, capturing the essence of a sunny autumn day. With their golden undertones, Warm Autumns flow in rich warm, earth tones that mirror the changing leaves of fall. This season is all about celebrating the earth's warm richness seen every year in Fall.

Here are the basics of the Warm Autumn season

Temperature: Warm
Value: Medium-to-Deep
Chroma: Muted
Sister Season: Warm Spring

Best colors: Brown (most shades), Pumpkin Orange, Mustard, Warm Olive, Tomato

Worst Colors: Fuchsia, Hot Pink, Cool Grey, cool pastels

Warm Autumns look best in the classic colors one sees in autumn: fallen leaves of brown, yellow, and red; spicey nutmeg and pumpkin orange. Keep the colors in the medium range--not too deep and not too light.

Warm Autumns have a distinctly warm undertone, making warmth their dominant characteristic. Their coloring is medium to medium-deep, with a muted or soft quality.

Because they do now flow into a cool season, they can share some of the warmest colors with their sister season, the Warm Spring. However, use them as accents for the best effect. Too much brightness doesn't harmonize with this season's need for softness.

Hallmarks of The Warm Autumn

Warm Autumns reveal their vibrant coloring through their warm eyes, and skin, but especially through their hair color.

Hair: A hallmark of Warm Autumns is their warm-toned hair, ranging from golden blonde and strawberry-blonde to auburn and rich chestnut. Red hair is iconic in this season, though ashy tones may emerge with age.
Eyes: Typically green, hazel, or warm brown, Warm Autumn eyes usually have a soft, "muddy" quality. Even blue eyes, though less common, can appear muted. But sometimes they appear almost clear. Blue eyes can be tricky.
Skin: Warm Autumn skin tones range from fair to deep, always with a golden or yellow undertone. Whether porcelain or deep mocha, the skin's warmth will be a big indicator of this season.

Building Your Warm Autumn Wardrobe

A curated wardrobe in Warm Autumn colors can be a total time saver. Start with versatile neutrals like dark brown or warm khaki for core items, such as pants, blazers, and skirts.

Then, layer in your power colors like pumpkin, tomato red, or golden olive and you have a beautiful working wardrobe.

Redheaded Warm Autumn wearing brown glasses.

Accessorizing

Warm Autumns do best in gold and bronze metals, or glass frames in colors from your palette.

Gemstones like amber, tiger eye, and turquoise are great choices.

For a more comprehensive guide to mastering your Warm Autumn colors—including detailed palettes, styling tips, and hair color suggestions, consider exploring my Warm Autumn eBook.

This ebook is your guide for embracing your Warm Autumn season.

More Examples of the Warm Autumn

You may have noticed that many images I use on this site are marked "ColorBreeze Art". This is part of my new artwork and visuals I have created with the help of AI, among other digital photo software. I will be slowly adding more images over time. Here are some for this season. Please share on Pinterest if you like them!