Seasonal color analysis / Winter / True Winter
Winter family · also called Cool Winter
True Winter color palette
What colors suit True Winter?
True Winter, also called Cool Winter, is the coolest winter. Its best colors are cool, clear and high-contrast: pure white, black, true red, fuchsia, royal blue, emerald, cobalt, purple and icy pastels, with navy and charcoal as neutrals. Orange, gold, rust, camel and earthy muted colors clash.
Best True Winter colors
- True red#CE1126
- Blue-red#B3123B
- Fuchsia#E0218A
- Magenta#C2185B
- Purple#7B2E8E
- Royal blue#2546D6
- Cobalt#0047AB
- Emerald#009B77
- Pine#00796B
- Icy pink#F6D5E3
- Icy blue#D6ECF6
- Icy lemon#F4F6C8
True Winter neutrals
- Pure white#FFFFFF
- Silver gray#BFC0C8
- Charcoal#333333
- Navy#1C2541
- Black#111111
Colors True Winter should avoid
These work against True 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
- Gold yellow#FFC52E
- Rust#A8451A
- Camel#C1996A
- Olive#708238
True Winter at a glance
| Main quality | Cool, then bright (clear) |
|---|---|
| Hue | Cool |
| Value | Medium to deep, high contrast |
| Chroma | Clear and vivid |
| Whites | Pure white. |
| Metals | Silver, platinum and white gold. |
| Denim | Dark indigo, black and crisp mid-blue. |
Do you look like a True Winter?
Often dark brown to black hair (or early silver), cool dark brown, blue or gray eyes, and cool-toned skin from fair to deep. Contrast between hair and skin is usually high. Seasons describe how colors harmonize with you overall, so not every feature has to match.
True Winter makeup
| Lips | Blue-red, fuchsia, berry and cool pink. |
|---|---|
| Blush | Cool pink and berry. |
| Eyes | Charcoal, black, navy, plum and silver. |
True Winter hair colors
Cool dark brown, blue-black, or natural silver; avoid warm highlights.
True Winter or a neighbor?
True Winter vs True Summer
Both are fully cool. True Winter needs clear, high-contrast color; True Summer looks best when colors are softened. If black and pure white look harsh, consider True Summer.
See the True Summer palette →True Winter vs Bright Winter
Bright Winter is the most vivid winter and can borrow a few warmer brights; True Winter's colors should all read cool.
See the Bright Winter palette →True Winter vs Deep Winter
Deep Winter needs darker colors first; True Winter can wear icy pastels and vivid mid-tones as well.
See the Deep Winter palette →True Winter questions
Is Cool Winter the same as True Winter?
Yes. Both names describe the winter whose main quality is coolness.
Can True Winter wear gold jewelry?
Silver and platinum usually suit far better. If you love gold, choose a pale white-gold or wear it away from the face.