Seasonal color analysis / Autumn / Deep Autumn
Autumn family · also called Dark Autumn
Deep Autumn color palette
What colors suit Deep Autumn?
Deep Autumn, also called Dark Autumn, is the darkest autumn. Its best colors are deep, warm and rich: espresso, chocolate, warm burgundy, paprika, rust, deep olive, forest green, deep teal and mustard, with warm navy and cream as neutrals. Pastels, icy colors, light gray and stark pure white wash it out.
Best Deep Autumn colors
- Warm burgundy#7A2D26
- Paprika#B5431F
- Rust#A63A1A
- Tomato red#C0392B
- Burnt orange#C55A11
- Mustard#C69214
- Deep olive#4B5320
- Forest#2E4A2F
- Pine#25523B
- Deep teal#0F4C4C
- Warm aubergine#4E2A3A
- Bronze#8C5A2B
Deep Autumn neutrals
- Cream#F1E2C4
- Camel#B88D5C
- Chocolate#4B2E1F
- Espresso#3A2A20
- Warm navy#233040
Colors Deep Autumn should avoid
These work against Deep Autumn coloring and can make skin look sallow, gray or tired. If you love one, wear it away from your face, such as in shoes, bags or trousers.
- Baby pink#F7C8D8
- Icy blue#D6ECF6
- Light gray#D2D5DA
- Lavender#C6B4E1
- Pure white#FFFFFF
Deep Autumn at a glance
| Main quality | Deep, then warm |
|---|---|
| Hue | Warm-neutral |
| Value | Deep |
| Chroma | Rich, medium clarity |
| Whites | Cream and warm off-white. |
| Metals | Yellow gold, antique gold, bronze and copper. |
| Denim | Dark indigo and deep warm washes. |
Do you look like a Deep Autumn?
Usually dark brown to black-brown hair, dark brown, hazel or deep olive-green eyes, and medium to deep skin with warmth. Contrast is medium to high. Seasons describe how colors harmonize with you overall, so not every feature has to match.
Deep Autumn makeup
| Lips | Brick red, warm berry-brown, deep terracotta and warm red. |
|---|---|
| Blush | Terracotta, warm brick and bronze. |
| Eyes | Deep bronze, espresso, olive, plum-brown and gold. |
Deep Autumn hair colors
Rich dark brown, chocolate, deep auburn; warm black-brown also works.
Deep Autumn or a neighbor?
Deep Autumn vs Deep Winter
Both are deep. Deep Autumn leans warm: espresso, rust and gold flatter you, while icy white, fuchsia and silver look harsh. Deep Winter is the reverse.
See the Deep Winter palette →Deep Autumn vs True Autumn
True Autumn is lighter and earthier; if you need the darkest browns and burgundies near your face to look defined, you are likely Deep Autumn.
See the True Autumn palette →Deep Autumn questions
Is Dark Autumn the same as Deep Autumn?
Yes. Different systems use 'deep' or 'dark' for the same season.
Can Deep Autumn wear black?
It is the autumn that handles black best, but espresso, chocolate and warm navy are usually more flattering near the face.
What is the difference between Deep Autumn and Deep Winter?
Both need depth and contrast. Deep Autumn's dark colors are warm (espresso, rust, olive, gold); Deep Winter's are cool (black, burgundy, emerald, silver). Compare chocolate brown and black near your face.