Soft Autumn color palette
Muted and warm: sage, camel, terracotta, soft olive, muted teal and salmon. Also called Soft Fall and Muted Autumn. Soft Autumn is one of the 12 seasons of color analysis: soft (muted) first, warm second.
What is Soft Autumn?
Soft Autumn, also called Soft Fall, is the most muted autumn season. Its colors are soft first and warm second, like dried flowers and autumn grasses. It borders Soft Summer, which is equally muted but cooler, and True Autumn, which is warmer and richer.
| Dimension | Soft Autumn |
|---|---|
| Hue (undertone) | Warm (secondary) |
| Value (lightness) | Medium, in between |
| Chroma (clarity) | Soft (muted) (dominant) |
The Soft Autumn color palette
Medium, grayed, warm-leaning colors: sage, moss, soft olive, camel, terracotta, salmon, soft coral, muted teal, jade and warm taupe. Every color below links to its own page with hex, RGB and OKLCH values, shades and matching colors.
Light tones
Medium tones
Best neutrals for Soft Autumn
Cream, oatmeal, camel, mushroom, warm taupe, khaki and coffee brown. Swap black for chocolate or charcoal-brown.
Colors Soft Autumn should avoid
Bright saturated colors, icy pastels, black and pure white. Blue-based pinks and cool purples look cold.
The colors below come from Bright Winter, the season with the opposite traits. They are the least flattering on Soft Autumn coloring.
How to tell if you are a Soft Autumn
- Skin: Neutral-warm: beige, golden-beige or warm olive. Rarely pink.
- Hair: Dark blonde, light to medium golden brown or soft auburn, usually without strong shine.
- Eyes: Soft hazel, green, golden brown or soft teal.
- Contrast: Low to medium.
Coloring is a tendency, not a checklist. The surest test is to hold colors from this palette and from True Autumn and Soft Summer under your chin in daylight and see which make your skin look clear and even. The color analysis quiz narrows it down in a few questions.
Soft Autumn outfits and wardrobe
Build a Soft Autumn wardrobe on two or three neutrals, then add medium tones for most of your tops and save the strongest colors for accents near the face. Four starting combinations from this palette:
Everyday: Pale Oak, Soft red and Very Light Brown
Work: Onyx, Dust and Grey Green
Evening: Dark Taupe, Dark Moss Green and Antique White
Weekend: Sweet Salmon, Green Grey and Gray
Soft Autumn makeup, hair color and jewelry
- Lips: Warm rose, terracotta, soft brick and peachy nude.
- Cheeks: Warm peach and soft terracotta.
- Eyes: Bronze, olive, warm taupe, soft brown and khaki.
- Hair color: Soft golden browns, honey and soft auburn. Avoid ash, platinum and jet black.
- Jewelry and metals: Brushed gold, bronze, rose gold and antique brass.
Soft Autumn vs True Autumn and Soft Summer
| Season | Traits | Signature colors | Metals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Autumn | Soft (muted), then warm | sage, camel, terracotta, soft olive, muted teal and salmon | Brushed gold, bronze, rose gold and antique brass |
| True Autumn | Warm, then soft (muted) | rust, pumpkin, mustard, olive, forest green and teal | Yellow gold, copper, bronze and brass |
| Soft Summer | Soft (muted), then cool | dusty rose, mauve, slate blue, soft teal, sage and gray-plum | Brushed silver, pewter, white gold and rose gold |
If several Soft Autumn colors look slightly off on you, try the neighbor that shares your strongest trait. Medium tones such as Old Rose, Soft coral and Dark Sand are the easiest way to compare.
All 12 color seasons
- Light SpringLight, warm and clear: peach, warm pink, buttercream, mint and aqua.
- True SpringWarm and clear: coral, poppy, golden yellow, grass green and warm turquoise.
- Bright SpringSaturated and warm-leaning: hot coral, poppy red, lime, turquoise and violet.
- Light SummerLight, cool and soft: powder blue, lavender, rose pink, mint and soft gray.
- True SummerCool and softly muted: rose, raspberry, cool blue, periwinkle, lavender and blue-green.
- Soft SummerMuted and cool: dusty rose, mauve, slate blue, soft teal, sage and gray-plum.
- True AutumnWarm and rich: rust, pumpkin, mustard, olive, forest green and teal.
- Deep AutumnDeep and warm: chocolate, brick, rust, olive, forest green, deep teal and aubergine.
- Deep WinterDeep and cool: black, burgundy, emerald, sapphire, plum and deep teal.
- True WinterCool and vivid: true red, fuchsia, royal blue, emerald, icy pink, black and white.
- Bright WinterVivid and cool-leaning: hot pink, true red, electric blue, emerald, violet and icy tints.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Soft Autumn color palette?
Muted and warm: sage, camel, terracotta, soft olive, muted teal and salmon. The full palette below has 33 colors with hex codes, including neutrals such as Antique White, Pale Oak and Dust.
Is Soft Fall the same as Soft Autumn?
Yes. Soft Fall is the American name for Soft Autumn. The palette and the coloring are the same.
What are the best neutrals for Soft Autumn?
Cream, oatmeal, camel, mushroom, warm taupe and coffee brown. They are warm but grayed, like the rest of the palette.
What metals and jewelry suit Soft Autumn?
Brushed gold, bronze, rose gold and antique brass.
How do I know if I am a Soft Autumn?
Soft Autumns usually have neutral-warm: beige, golden-beige or warm olive. Rarely pink. Take the color analysis quiz or compare yourself with True Autumn and Soft Summer, the two closest seasons.
Use the Soft Autumn palette
Open the palette in the generator to build a wardrobe board, a brand palette or a mood board, then export it.