AUTUMN · WARM-NEUTRAL · DEEP · RICH
Dark Autumn color palette
Dark Autumn is defined by depth with warmth. Dark hair or eyes with warm or neutral skin are common. Deep, saturated earth and jewel tones suit it; pastels and light grays tend to wash it out.
Also called deep autumn.
Dark Autumn palette
Best colors
- Deep teal#1F5F5B
- Brick red#8E2C21
- Forest green#2E5B3A
- Deep mustard#B8860B
- Burnt orange#B4501E
- Warm aubergine#5B3045
- Deep olive#4F5A2A
- Rust#9C3D17
- Petrol blue#1F4E5F
- Deep tomato#A8322D
- Bronze green#6B6A2E
- Deep turquoise#00756F
Neutrals
- Dark chocolate#3B2416
- Espresso#2F2017
- Charcoal brown#3F3833
- Olive drab#5B5A3A
- Coffee#6F4E37
- Warm off-white#EFE5D2
Use with care
- Pastel pink#F8C8DC
- Icy lavender#E3DDF2
- Light gray#D3D3D3
- Baby blue#A7C7E7
Wear them away from your face, for example as trousers, shoes or a bag.
- Metals
- Antique gold, bronze and copper.
- Hair color
- Dark chocolate, deep auburn or espresso with warm lights.
- Makeup
- Brick, deep warm red or berry-brown lips, terracotta blush and deep bronze eyes, if you wear makeup.
How to wear Dark Autumn
- Espresso coat, warm off-white shirt and a deep teal scarf
- Forest green knit with dark chocolate trousers
- Brick red dress with antique gold jewelry
Dark Autumn 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 — freeDark Autumn questions
Can Dark Autumn wear black?+
Black is on the use-with-care list for Dark Autumn. Try warm off-white or dark chocolate near the face instead, and keep black for trousers, shoes or bags.
Is gold or silver better for Dark Autumn?+
Antique gold, bronze and copper. Choose the finish that makes your skin look even rather than yellow or gray.
What are the best neutrals for Dark Autumn?+
Dark chocolate, Espresso, Charcoal brown, Olive drab, Coffee, Warm off-white. Build basics in these and add color from the best list near your face.
What hair color suits Dark Autumn?+
Dark chocolate, deep auburn or espresso with warm lights. Keep your natural depth in mind: big jumps lighter or darker change your contrast, which can move you toward a neighboring season.