Seasonal color analysis / Winter / Deep Winter
Winter family · also called Dark Winter
Deep Winter color palette
What colors suit Deep Winter?
Deep Winter, also called Dark Winter, is the darkest winter. Its best colors are deep, cool and rich: black, deep navy, burgundy, deep plum, emerald, pine, true red, berry and sapphire, with charcoal and icy white as neutrals. Orange, camel, mustard, peach and soft warm beige look muddy on it.
Best Deep Winter colors
- True red#C8102E
- Burgundy#6D1A36
- Berry#8A1E54
- Deep plum#4B1D4B
- Royal purple#5B2C83
- Sapphire#0F52BA
- Deep teal#03535C
- Emerald#046B3E
- Pine#01796F
- Fuchsia#C71585
- Icy pink#F3DCE6
- Icy blue#D6ECF6
Deep Winter neutrals
- Icy white#F7F9FD
- Charcoal#333333
- Black#111111
- Deep navy#1B2340
- Cool dark taupe#5E5555
Colors Deep Winter should avoid
These work against Deep Winter 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.
- Orange#FF7A12
- Camel#C1996A
- Mustard#C99A14
- Peach#FFC9A3
- Warm beige#E3C79C
Deep Winter at a glance
| Main quality | Deep, then cool |
|---|---|
| Hue | Cool-neutral |
| Value | Deep |
| Chroma | Rich and clear |
| Whites | Clean white and icy white. |
| Metals | Silver, white gold, platinum and gunmetal. |
| Denim | Dark indigo, black and dark gray. |
Do you look like a Deep Winter?
Usually dark brown to black hair, dark brown or deep hazel eyes, and light-to-deep skin with a neutral or cool cast. Contrast is high. Seasons describe how colors harmonize with you overall, so not every feature has to match.
Deep Winter makeup
| Lips | True red, deep berry, plum and wine. |
|---|---|
| Blush | Berry, cool rose and deep pink. |
| Eyes | Charcoal, black liner, plum, navy and deep emerald. |
Deep Winter hair colors
Dark brown to black with neutral or cool tones; avoid golden or copper highlights.
Deep Winter or a neighbor?
Deep Winter vs Deep Autumn
Both are deep. Deep Winter leans cool: black, icy white, emerald and silver look sharp, while rust, camel and gold look muddy. Deep Autumn is the reverse.
See the Deep Autumn palette →Deep Winter vs True Winter
True Winter is cooler and brighter overall; Deep Winter's first need is depth, so its best colors are darker.
See the True Winter palette →Deep Winter questions
Is Dark Winter the same as Deep Winter?
Yes, two names for the same season.
Can Deep Winter wear brown?
Cool, very dark browns such as espresso with no orange cast can work, but black, charcoal and navy are more reliable.