Winter · Deep + Cool
Deep Winter color palette
Deep Winter, also called Dark Winter, is deep first and cool second: dark, dramatic coloring that wears black, pure white and deep jewel tones like emerald, burgundy, ink navy and dark berry. Soft warm shades such as camel, peach and mustard make it look tired.
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Deep Winter: Best colors
Deep Winter people often have dark brown to black hair, light to deep skin with a cool or neutral-cool cast, and dark brown or deep hazel eyes. Contrast is high.
- Deep emerald#0B5D46
- True burgundy#6E1230
- Ink navy#141C3D
- Dark berry#7A1648
- Royal purple#4B2A7B
- Pine#0F3D33
- Cranberry#9B1B30
- Sapphire#1F3F9A
- Deep teal#0B4A55
- Raspberry#B0124F
- Icy white#F4F7FA
- Black cherry#3D0F1E
Deep Winter neutrals
- Black#111111
- Charcoal#36373B
- Pure white#FFFFFF
- Dark navy#151B33
Colors to keep away from the face
- Camel#C49A62
- Peach#F6B89A
- Dusty sage#A3AE9B
- Mustard#C99A1E
Camel, peach, dusty sage and mustard near the face.
How to tell if you are a Deep Winter
- Black and pure white look sharp on you; beige and pastels look washed out.
- Next to Deep Autumn: jewel tones beat earthy ones and silver beats gold.
- Next to True Winter: you carry dark colors best; the brightest icy shades are a little sharp.
How to wear the Deep Winter palette
- Black, charcoal, dark navy and pure white are all yours.
- High-contrast outfits (black with emerald, white with burgundy).
- One jewel tone near the face lifts any dark outfit.
Season traits
- Undertone
- Cool
- Value
- Deep
- Chroma
- Bright
- Contrast
- High
Deep Winter makeup
Berry and plum blush, true red, burgundy and deep berry lips, black or deep plum eyeliner.
Deep Winter hair color
Espresso, soft black, cool dark brown. Golden highlights fight your coolness.
Deep Winter metals: Silver
Silver, white gold, platinum, gunmetal.
Neighbouring seasons
A Deep Winter capsule wardrobe
Weekdays: black trousers or a skirt, a deep emerald top near the face and a dark berry scarf or bag.
Weekends: a charcoal jacket over a pine knit, with deep teal as the accent in shoes or jewelry.
Evenings: a ink navy dress or shirt, a dark navy coat and a touch of black cherry for contrast.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Deep Winter the same as Dark Winter?
Yes, two names for the season that is deep first and cool second.
Can Deep Winter wear brown?
Cool dark brown and black-brown work; warm camel and tan do not.
What lipstick suits Deep Winter?
True red, blue-red, burgundy, deep berry and plum.
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