Soft Autumn vs Warm Autumn

Discover the key differences between these two warm autumn subseasons and find which one perfectly complements your natural coloring.

Autumn season moodboard

Quick Comparison Overview

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Soft Autumn

Soft Autumn individuals radiate warmth and subtlety. The Soft Autumn palette is characterised by earthy, muted tones that evoke the richness of autumn...

Muted & Gentle

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Warm Autumn

True Warm Autumn individuals are characterized by rich and vibrant coloring. Their palette includes deep, earthy hues that highlight their dynamic and...

Warm & Golden

Key Differences

Color Intensity

Soft Autumn:

Muted, soft colors with gentle saturation

Warm Autumn:

Warm, golden colors with medium saturation

Undertone

Soft Autumn:

Warm undertones with soft, muted characteristics

Warm Autumn:

Warm undertones with golden, earthy characteristics

Best For

Soft Autumn:

Delicate, subtle coloring with gentle warmth

Warm Autumn:

Clear, warm coloring with natural golden undertones

Avoid

Soft Autumn:

Bright, saturated colors

Warm Autumn:

Cool, icy colors

Soft Autumn Color Palette

Muted, soft colors with gentle saturation that complement warm undertones

Primary Colors

Muted Gold

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Dusty Coral

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Sage

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Soft Rust

#C87C5A

Olive

#808000

Warm Taupe

#D2B1A3

Dusty Plum

#9B6A6C

Wheat

#F5DEB3

Terracotta

#E2725B

Mocha

#967969

Moss Green

#8A9A5B

Soft Bronze

#B08D57

Neutral Colors

Soft Beige

#D8CAB8

Warm Taupe

#B49F8C

Muted Camel

#C19A6B

Soft Olive

#A9A17A

Complementary Colors

Dusty Aqua

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Pale Blue

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Faded Lavender

#B9AEDC

Soft Periwinkle

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Characteristics & Styling

Soft Autumn

Characteristics:

muted
warm
earthy
rich

Sample Clothing:

Muted floral prints, earthy toned sweaters, soft brown leather jackets

Warm Autumn

Characteristics:

vibrant
warm
rich
intense

Sample Clothing:

Warm leather jackets, rich brown boots, vibrant orange scarves

Outfit Inspiration

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How to Tell the Difference at Home

The Saturation Test

Compare a muted sage green vs a warm pumpkin orange near your face:

  • Soft Autumn: The muted sage feels harmonious
  • Warm Autumn: The pumpkin orange brings warmth to your face

The Gold Test

Compare brushed gold vs bright shiny gold jewelry:

  • Soft Autumn: Brushed/matte gold looks more natural
  • Warm Autumn: Bright gold enhances your warmth

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