Intense Spring (Bright Spring) color palette
Clear, bright and energetic. Intense Spring, called Bright Spring in other systems, has clarity and intensity as its dominant, with a warm secondary. It is the most vivid Spring: colors must be pure and saturated to match the natural contrast of the face.
What is Intense Spring? Intense Spring, called Bright Spring in other systems, has clarity and intensity as its dominant, with a warm secondary. It is the most vivid Spring: colors must be pure and saturated to match the natural contrast of the face. It is also called Bright Spring in other 12-season systems.
What does a Intense Spring look like?
Dark or medium hair with bright, sparkling eyes (clear blue, green or topaz); clear skin; noticeable contrast between hair, eyes and skin. Every person is unique: coloring is confirmed by draping, never by hair or eye color alone.
Best neutrals
Bright navy, warm charcoal, clear ivory, chocolate.
Best metals
Bright yellow gold and polished gold.
Makeup
Clear coral or bright warm-pink lips, clear blush, defined liner.
Colors to avoid
Dusty, muted or greyed colors, which look dull next to the brightness of the face.
The Intense Spring palette
Bright coral, Bright gold, Jade, Warm cobalt, Hot coral pink, Spring green, Bright turquoise, Poppy red, Violet, Clear yellow, Emerald, Bright navy.
Close seasons
Intense Spring is often confused with Warm Spring, Intense Winter. The difference lies in the dominant: a professional analyst compares the seasons side by side with fabrics to see which one truly lights up the face.
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