WINTER · COOL-NEUTRAL · DEEP · CLEAR
Deep Winter color palette
Deep Winter is defined by depth with a cool lean. Dark hair and eyes with strong contrast are common. Deep jewel tones, black and crisp white suit it; beige, orange and muted pastels tend to look dull.
Also called dark winter.
Deep Winter palette
Best colors
- Emerald#00704A
- Burgundy#800020
- Deep royal blue#27408B
- Deep plum#5B2245
- True red#C8102E
- Deep teal#0E5E6F
- Sapphire#0F52BA
- Deep magenta#9B1B5A
- Pine green#01796F
- Icy white#F0F8FF
- Deep purple#3F1F66
- Cranberry#9E1B32
Neutrals
- Black#111111
- Charcoal#36454F
- Navy#14213D
- Pure white#FFFFFF
- Dark cool taupe#5A5054
- Graphite#43464B
Use with care
- Beige#D8C3A5
- Orange#F07F1E
- Mustard#D4A017
- Camel#C19A6B
Wear them away from your face, for example as trousers, shoes or a bag.
- Metals
- Silver, platinum and gunmetal.
- Hair color
- Espresso, blue-black or cool dark brown.
- Makeup
- Deep berry or true red lips, plum blush and charcoal or plum eyes, if you wear makeup.
How to wear Deep Winter
- Black suit, crisp white shirt and an emerald accent
- Charcoal coat over a burgundy knit
- Sapphire dress with silver jewelry
Deep Winter or a neighbor?
Seasons next to each other share two of their three traits, so they are the easiest to mix up.
Not sure you're Deep Winter?
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Find my color season — freeDeep Winter questions
Can Deep Winter wear black?+
Yes. Black is one of the Deep Winter neutrals; crisp contrast suits this season.
Is gold or silver better for Deep Winter?+
Silver, platinum and gunmetal. Choose the finish that makes your skin look even rather than yellow or gray.
What are the best neutrals for Deep Winter?+
Black, Charcoal, Navy, Pure white, Dark cool taupe, Graphite. Build basics in these and add color from the best list near your face.
What hair color suits Deep Winter?+
Espresso, blue-black or cool dark brown. Keep your natural depth in mind: big jumps lighter or darker change your contrast, which can move you toward a neighboring season.