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Clear Spring

Clear + Warm

Clear Spring is a bright, warm colour season defined by fresh clarity and lively contrast. Its palette is crisp, luminous and energetic, combining warmth with high brightness. This page brings together your guide, best neutrals, sustainable brand recommendations and shopping collections in one place.

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Clear Spring colour palette
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Palette explained

What makes Clear Spring distinctive?

Clear Spring (also known as Bright Spring) is the brightest and most high-contrast of the Spring palettes, combining obvious warmth with exceptional clarity. Instead of soft, earthy or muted colours, this palette is full of fresh, vibrant shades that feel crisp, lively and full of light.

Clear Spring colours are clean rather than dusty, with a brightness that gives them energy without becoming icy or cool. Think bright coral instead of muted terracotta, clear turquoise instead of grey-blue, fresh leaf green instead of olive, and ivory instead of stark white. These colours reflect the natural clarity often found in Clear Spring colouring, helping skin appear brighter and features more defined.

If you've been typed as a Clear Spring, you'll usually find that clear, warm colours make you look healthier and more vibrant, while muted shades can make your complexion seem flatter or less radiant. Combining vibrant Clear Spring accent colours with your best neutrals helps you create a wardrobe where pieces coordinate effortlessly. Whether you're shopping for everyday basics or statement pieces, it's easier to build outfits that feel bright, balanced and naturally harmonious.

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Shop Clear Spring by colour family

Explore the colour families that work beautifully with Clear Spring, then shop pieces filtered to those shades.

Turquoise & Aqua

Clear, lively blue-greens are some of the signature shades of Clear Spring. Choose bright turquoise, aqua and tropical teal rather than smoky blue or muted petrol.

Aqua · Bright Turquoise · Tropical Teal · Warm Teal

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Bright Reds & Corals

Clear, warm reds with plenty of brightness. Look for poppy, tomato, scarlet and vivid coral rather than dark burgundy or muted brick.

Poppy Red · Tomato Red · Coral · Warm Orange

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Golden Yellows

Warm, sunlit yellows and clean oranges reflect the brightness of the Clear Spring palette. Choose golden yellow, marigold and vivid orange over mustard or burnt ochre.

Lemon Yellow · Golden Yellow · Marigold · Honey Gold

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Bright Pinks

Fresh, saturated pinks with a warm or neutral-warm direction. Watermelon, geranium and vivid bubblegum pinks suit Clear Spring better than dusty rose or pale mauve.

Watermelon Pink · Warm Fuchsia · Geranium Pink · Bubblegum Pink

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Fresh Greens

Fresh greens with warmth, clarity and energy. Apple, lime and lively leaf greens work especially well, while greyed sage and murky olive can feel too muted.

Fresh Leaf Green · Apple Green · Lime · Emerald

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Neutrals

Clear Spring neutrals are warm, light and relatively clean. Ivory, camel and warm stone create a softer foundation, while clear navy offers useful contrast without the harshness of black.

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Style details

How to wear Clear Spring

Use these finishing details to make the palette feel natural and cohesive in real outfits.

Best metals

Jewellery and accessories

Best metals

Yellow gold, light gold and bright polished finishes are especially harmonious with Clear Spring. Rose gold can also work when it is clear and warm rather than muted or antique. Silver is easiest to wear when it is bright and reflective, although warmer metals usually feel more naturally connected to the palette.

Best patterns

Print and contrast

Best patterns

Look for fresh, clearly defined patterns with lively colour and visible contrast. Crisp stripes, geometric prints, bright florals and playful motifs work particularly well. Avoid prints that are heavily greyed, smoky or softly blended, as they can dilute the clarity of the palette.

Best denim

Wardrobe staples

Best denim

Clear Spring looks best in denim that feels clean, fresh and full of life rather than heavily faded or distressed. Mid-blue, bright indigo and clear blue washes are often the most flattering, bringing out the palette's natural clarity without appearing too dark or muted. Very washed-out denim, smoky blue-grey washes and charcoal denim are generally less harmonious, as they can soften the crisp, vibrant quality of the palette's best accent colours.

Best whites & creams

Wardrobe foundations

Best whites & creams

Instead of stark optic white or muted ivory, Clear Spring is usually flattered by whites that feel fresh, bright and lightly warm. Warm white, cream, oyster and light ivory often create a softer, more harmonious look while still feeling crisp and clean. These shades work beautifully in shirts, knitwear and summer fabrics, pairing effortlessly with the bright colours found throughout the palette. If you're unsure which white to choose, our Best Whites for Your Colour Season guide explains the differences in more detail.

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New arrivals

Recently added to the Clear Spring collection

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Professional colour analysis

Still deciding whether you’re a Clear Spring?

A professional colour analyst can help you distinguish between neighbouring palettes and identify the colours that suit you best. Browse analysts offering in-person and online consultations.

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Common questions

Clear Spring FAQs

Is Clear Spring warm or cool

Clear Spring is a warm season, but clarity is its most important characteristic. Its colours are bright, clean and full of life, with warmth playing a supporting role. As a result, Clear Spring can often wear colours that are slightly cooler or more neutral than Warm Spring, as long as they remain clear and vibrant rather than soft or muted.


Can Clear Spring wear black?

Black isn't one of Clear Spring's most flattering neutrals, as it can appear quite stark and overpower the palette's natural warmth and clarity. However, that doesn't mean you need to avoid it completely. If you enjoy wearing black, try keeping it away from your face by choosing black trousers, skirts or shoes, or layering a more flattering colour from your palette in a scarf, knit or jacket.

When you need a dark neutral near your face, clear navy or charcoal are often warmer alternatives. Choose versions that are clean and saturated rather than smoky, faded or washed-out, as maintaining clarity is more important than adding warmth. Finishing your outfit with bright yellow gold jewellery or warm metallic accessories can also help bring warmth and light back to your complexion.

For more styling ideas and colour-season-specific examples, read our How to Wear Black for Your Colour Season guide.

What is the difference between Clear Spring and Clear Winter?

Both palettes are bright and high in clarity, but Clear Spring is warmer and lighter overall. Clear Winter contains cooler jewel tones, icy brights and stronger black-and-white contrast.

What is the difference between Clear Spring and Warm Spring?

Clear Spring is brighter and more contrasting, while Warm Spring is more golden and slightly softer. Clear Spring suits vivid turquoise, watermelon and emerald, whereas Warm Spring leans more towards coral, golden yellow, warm teal and rich camel.

Quick palette

Your season at a glance

  • Warm undertones
  • Clear, bright colour
  • Light–medium depth
  • Fresh, lively contrast

Your best colours

Bright Watermelon
Bright Turquoise
Golden Yellow
Fresh Leaf Green

Your best neutrals

Light Camel
Warm Sand
Warm Stone
Navy