Warm Autumn Color Palette
Warm, medium-value, rich and golden colors with an earthy, abundant finish.
Also called: True Autumn, Golden Autumn
Rust
Pumpkin
Golden Brown
Olive Green
Mustard
Forest Green
Camel
Cream
Warm Beige
Cocoa
Chocolate
Teal
Terracotta
Warm Navy
Gold
Taupe
Brick Red
Peach
Rust
Pumpkin
Golden Brown
Olive Green
Mustard
Forest Green
Camel
Cream
Warm Beige
Cocoa
Chocolate
Teal
Terracotta
Warm Navy
Gold
Taupe
Brick Red
Peach
Pure Black
Optic White
Pastel Pink
Icy Blue
Best vs. Avoid
Choose these colors instead of common alternatives to stay in harmony with your season.
Choose Rust Red
#B84820
Instead of True Red
#C01020
Rust red has the warm, earthy depth warm autumn needs - true red is too cool.
Choose Golden Yellow
#D8A020
Instead of Lemon Yellow
#E8E040
Golden yellow is warm and rich - lemon yellow is too cool and acidic.
Choose Olive Green
#5A6A30
Instead of Kelly Green
#36A64A
Olive has warm, earthy undertones - kelly green is too bright and cool.
Choose Camel
#C8A070
Instead of Gray
#909098
Camel is a warm neutral that flatters your golden tone - gray fights your warmth.
Choose Terracotta
#B06840
Instead of Burgundy
#5A2030
Terracotta is warm and earthy - burgundy leans too cool for warm autumn.
Choose Deep Cream
#E8D8B8
Instead of White
#FFFFFF
Deep cream has the warm undertone you need - white is too stark and cool.
Core Neutral Colors
Your essential neutrals - the foundation pieces of your wardrobe.
Best Black
Deep Espresso
#2A1A10
Best White
Warm Cream
#E8D8B8
Best Gray
Warm Stone Gray
#8A8070
Best Navy
Warm Navy
#3A4A5A
Outfit Guide
Complete outfit formulas for every situation.
Casual Warm Autumn
Rust sweater + olive cargo trousers + camel boots + gold hoops + leather tote.
Avoid: Cool gray sweatsuit - too disconnected from your rich, warm palette.
Workwear Warm Autumn
Deep olive blazer + rust silk blouse + warm brown trousers + cognac leather belt.
Avoid: Navy suit with a cool blue shirt - too corporate-cool for your golden warmth.
Evening Warm Autumn
Gold sequin top + deep brown velvet skirt + bronze clutch + amber drop earrings.
Avoid: Silver or cool-toned evening looks that fight your warm richness.
Warm Weather
Terracotta linen dress + camel sandals + gold bangles + straw sun hat.
Avoid: Pastel or icy colors that drain the warmth from your complexion.
Cold Weather
Camel wool coat + forest green cashmere + chocolate corduroy trousers + brown leather gloves.
Avoid: Black winter coat - choose camel, olive, or deep brown outerwear instead.
Beauty, Hair & Accessories
Your complete guide to makeup, hair colors, accessories, and more.
Makeup
Foundation Undertone
Warm golden or olive undertone foundation with a luminous finish.
Avoid: Cool pink or neutral foundations that look ashy on your warm skin.
Blush
Terracotta, warm brick, deep peach, and rust blushes. Cream formulas for a dewy glow.
Avoid: Cool pink, mauve, or berry blushes that fight your warmth.
Lip Colors
Rust red, terracotta, warm brick, caramel, and golden brown lipsticks.
Avoid: Blue-based reds, fuchsia, or cool berry tones.
Eyeshadow
Warm bronze, olive green, rust, deep gold, and chocolate brown. Gold shimmer.
Avoid: Silver, ice blue, or cool charcoal that feels disconnected.
Hair
Natural Hair Colors
Rich auburn, mahogany, copper, warm chocolate, and golden brown.
Avoid: Ash brown, cool blonde, or blue-black that fight your warm richness.
Hair Highlights
Copper, honey, caramel, and warm bronze highlights for rich dimension.
Avoid: Ash, silver, or pearl highlights that mute your golden tones.
Accessories
Metals & Jewelry
Yellow gold, rose gold, copper, and bronze. Chunky, textured gold pieces are ideal.
Avoid: Silver, white gold, or platinum that feel too cool.
Glasses Frames
Gold metal, warm tortoise, olive, rust, or cognac-colored frames.
Avoid: Silver, black, or pastel frames that wash you out.
Compare with Adjacent Seasons
Not sure if Warm Autumn is right for you? See how it compares with neighboring seasons.