WINTER · COOL-NEUTRAL · MEDIUM TO DEEP · BRIGHT
Bright Winter color palette
Bright Winter is defined by clarity: strong contrast and often bright eyes, with a cool lean. Vivid, saturated colors and black and white suit it; muted earth tones and dusty pastels tend to look dull.
Also called clear winter.
Bright Winter palette
Best colors
- Hot pink#FF1493
- Cobalt#0047AB
- Bright emerald#00A86B
- Lemon#FFF44F
- Cherry red#D2042D
- Electric blue#1E90FF
- Bright violet#8A2BE2
- Cool turquoise#00CED1
- Shocking fuchsia#E0218A
- Icy mint#DFF7EE
- Bright teal#0095A8
- Raspberry red#E0115F
Neutrals
- Black#111111
- Pure white#FFFFFF
- Charcoal#36454F
- Navy#14213D
- Silver gray#C0C5CE
- Cool taupe#8E8489
Use with care
- Dusty rose#C49A9A
- Muted olive#7D7A4F
- Camel#C19A6B
- Beige gray#B8B0A3
Wear them away from your face, for example as trousers, shoes or a bag.
- Metals
- Polished silver and platinum.
- Hair color
- Black, espresso or dark cool brown.
- Makeup
- Bright fuchsia or clear red lips, bright cool pink blush and a defined black liner, if you wear makeup.
How to wear Bright Winter
- Black blazer, white tee and a cobalt accent
- Navy trousers with a hot pink knit
- Bright emerald dress with polished silver jewelry
Bright Winter or a neighbor?
Seasons next to each other share two of their three traits, so they are the easiest to mix up.
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Find my color season — freeBright Winter questions
Can Bright Winter wear black?+
Yes. Black is one of the Bright Winter neutrals; crisp contrast suits this season.
Is gold or silver better for Bright Winter?+
Polished silver and platinum. Choose the finish that makes your skin look even rather than yellow or gray.
What are the best neutrals for Bright Winter?+
Black, Pure white, Charcoal, Navy, Silver gray, Cool taupe. Build basics in these and add color from the best list near your face.
What hair color suits Bright Winter?+
Black, espresso or dark cool brown. Keep your natural depth in mind: big jumps lighter or darker change your contrast, which can move you toward a neighboring season.