Warm Autumn Colour Palette
The full Warm Autumn colour palette — neutrals, accents, makeup and metals — with shopping tips for Perth boutiques.
By Sue·5 September 2025·4 min read
Warm Autumn (also called True Autumn) is the richest, earthiest of the autumn family. If pumpkin spice was a person, it'd be a Warm Autumn.
Warm Autumn neutrals
- Camel, taupe, warm beige
- Olive, moss, forest
- Chocolate, espresso, walnut
- Cream, oat, ivory
Warm Autumn accent colours
- Pumpkin, terracotta, rust
- Mustard, golden yellow, amber
- Teal, deep turquoise, jade
- Tomato, brick red, garnet
Warm Autumn makeup
- Foundation — warm-toned (W codes)
- Blush — peach, warm coral, terracotta
- Lipstick — brick, brown-nude, copper
- Eyes — bronze, chocolate, golden olive
Warm Autumn metals
Gold, antique gold, rose gold, copper. Silver almost never works on Warm Autumns — it sits cold against the warmth.
What to avoid
- Pure white
- Black (use chocolate or dark olive instead)
- Icy pastels
- Cool fuchsia or magenta
Frequently asked questions
Am I Warm Autumn or Soft Autumn?
Warm Autumns are richer and clearer; Soft Autumns are dustier and lower-contrast. Draping is the fastest way to tell.
Is denim OK for Warm Autumns?
Yes — choose warmer washes (caramel, tobacco, vintage) rather than icy blue or stark black.
Ready to discover your palette?
Book your personal colour analysis or makeup session with Sue in Currambine or across the Perth metro area.