Winter · Cool + Bright
True Winter color palette
True Winter, also called Cool Winter, is the coolest Winter: blue-based, vivid and high contrast. Its color palette pairs pure white and black with true red, royal blue, emerald, magenta and icy pastels. Warm earthy colors like orange, camel and olive make it look sallow.
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True Winter: Best colors
True Winter people often have dark brown or black hair, cool porcelain to deep cool skin, and dark brown, cool blue or grey eyes that contrast clearly with the skin.
- True red#C8102E
- Royal blue#1F4FBF
- Emerald#009B5A
- Icy pink#F4D7E3
- Magenta#C21875
- Cobalt#1A47B8
- Pine green#0B5E4A
- Fuchsia#D81B7A
- Icy blue#CFE8F6
- Royal purple#5B2C9A
- Blue-red#B3133A
- Icy mint#D6F2E6
True Winter neutrals
- Pure white#FFFFFF
- Black#111111
- Cool charcoal#2F3338
- Navy#1A2347
Colors to keep away from the face
- Orange#F07A1A
- Camel#C49A62
- Olive#6F6B2A
- Peach#F6B89A
Orange, camel, olive and peach near the face.
How to tell if you are a True Winter
- Pure white, black and silver look effortless on you.
- Next to True Summer: you need clearer, stronger colors; dusty shades look dull on you.
- Next to Bright Winter: icy and true colors suit you as well as electric ones.
How to wear the True Winter palette
- Black, pure white, cool charcoal and navy as neutrals.
- Black and white with one vivid color is your signature.
- Icy pastels (icy pink, icy blue) work as soft accents.
Season traits
- Undertone
- Cool
- Value
- Medium
- Chroma
- Bright
- Contrast
- High
True Winter makeup
Cool pink or berry blush, true red, blue-red and fuchsia lips, black or navy eyeliner.
True Winter hair color
Blue-black, cool dark brown, and later silver or white. Warm caramel fights your coolness.
True Winter metals: Silver
Silver, white gold and platinum.
Neighbouring seasons
A True Winter capsule wardrobe
Weekdays: pure white trousers or a skirt, a true red top near the face and a icy pink scarf or bag.
Weekends: a black jacket over a cobalt knit, with icy blue as the accent in shoes or jewelry.
Evenings: a emerald dress or shirt, a navy coat and a touch of icy mint for contrast.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is True Winter the same as Cool Winter?
Yes. Both names describe the season that is cool first and bright second.
Can True Winter wear beige?
Warm beige looks muddy; choose cool grey, icy taupe or pure white instead.
What lipstick suits True Winter?
True red, blue-red, fuchsia and berry.
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