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Spring Palette for Light Brown Hair

Brown is the largest hair-color umbrella in the world. Warm chestnut → autumn family. Ash brown → summer. Espresso → winter. Combined with the spring season, this is one of the most flattering combinations in color theory.

Why Spring colors work with light brown hair

Brown is the largest hair-color umbrella in the world. Warm chestnut → autumn family. Ash brown → summer. Espresso → winter.

Spring core palette next to light brown hair

#F6C26B
#F4A261
#E76F51
#88C9A1
#6CB4A0
#F7B7A3
#C2D27A
#FFD166

How to wear it

Springs with light brown hair often default to neutrals because they're afraid of the bright palette. The trick: the spring family is clear, bright, so you can wear saturated color without it overwhelming you. Start with one bright top + a #E2C9A0 bottom and watch what people compliment.

Best metals for light brown Springs

Gold, rose gold, and warm bronze. If a piece of jewelry has both warm and cool tones, pick the warmer one for Springs.

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