Deep Winter neutrals
The base of your wardrobe: coats, pants, bags and shoes.
- Black
#0A0A0A - Charcoal
#33363B - Navy
#101B3A - Pure White
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Winter sub-season · also called Dark Winter
Deep Winter Color Palette: Colors, Outfits, Makeup & Hair
The darkest Winter: deep, crisp, very intense colors.
What is Deep Winter? (also called Dark Winter)
Deep Winter is intensity.
Your defining trait is depth. Coolness comes second.
You look best in dark, clear colors: cool burgundy, spruce green, midnight blue, plum. Black is your ally. Beiges and warm pastels wash you out.
Deep Winter sits on the border with Deep Autumn. They share depth. On you, colors have a cool, crisp base.
Your colors are dark and clear. Think of a winter night: midnight blue sky, evergreens, garnet, snow.
Signs you may be Deep Winter (and the traps)
- Black really suits you, even near your face.
- Light, powdery colors make you look pale.
- Warm, earthy colors (rust, mustard) turn you yellow.
- Your eyes and hair are often dark, with an intense gaze.
The palette
Deep Winter color palette
Twenty colors, with their hex codes, to show you the spirit of your sub-season.
- Cool Burgundy
#5C0F2E - Cherry Red
#B0102E - Pure Red
#D0102A - Raspberry Pink
#C81E5A - Fuchsia
#C2187A - Plum
#5E1F4F - Deep Violet
#4B1F6F - Royal Blue
#1F3FA8 - Midnight Blue
#14213D - Deep Turquoise
#007C89 - Emerald
#00704A - Cool Spruce Green
#0B4F3F - Ruby
#A8123E - Dark Raspberry
#9E1B55 - Cool Eggplant
#3F1A4A - Sapphire
#1A3A8F - Cool Petrol Blue
#0F4F63 - Cool Bottle Green
#0F4A3C - Dark Chocolate
#2E2226 - Slate Gray
#4A4F5A
Deep Winter colors to avoid
Too warm or too light: they turn your skin yellow and take away your crisp definition.
- Golden Beige
#E6D2B0 - Rust
#A8451F - Mustard
#D4A017 - Peach
#FFCBA4
Outfits and wardrobe
Deep Winter outfits and capsule wardrobe
At the office
Black blazer, pure white shirt, charcoal pants, cool burgundy scarf
On the weekend
Cool spruce green sweater, dark jeans, navy coat
For an evening out
Cherry red or deep violet dress, silver
Deep Winter capsule wardrobe
Eight pieces to start with, all of them mix and match.
- Black coat
- Navy blazer
- Pure white shirt
- Cool burgundy sweater
- Charcoal T-shirt
- Dark jeans
- Emerald dress
- Black pants
Prints and fabrics
Crisp, high-contrast prints: black and white stripes, houndstooth, florals on a dark background. Smooth, dense fabrics: worsted wool, black leather, satin, velvet.
Three pairings that work
- BlackCherry Red
- NavyPure WhiteEmerald
- CharcoalPlum
Makeup, hair, jewelry
Deep Winter makeup, hair color and jewelry
Deep Winter makeup: lips, eyes, blush
- Lips
- Burgundy, cherry, plum, deep red. A dark lip comes naturally to you.
- Eyes
- Charcoal, plum, navy, deep cool brown. Black liner and mascara.
- Blush
- Raspberry pink, applied lightly.
Deep Winter hair color
Cool dark brown, black, very dark brown. Avoid golden or coppery tones.
Deep Winter jewelry and metals
Silver, platinum, white gold. Onyx, garnet, sapphire.
The three most common mistakes
- Wearing camel and warm brown just to get away from black: they dull you. Try cool burgundy, spruce green or navy instead.
- Choosing powdery pastels. If you need a light color, make it an icy one.
- Lightening your hair with gold: you lose your definition.
Head to head
Deep Winter or Deep Autumn? How to tell them apart
Both seasons need dark colors. Deep Autumn is warmer, Deep Winter cooler and crisper.
The two-color test. In daylight, with no makeup, hold a piece of fabric in each of these two colors up to your face. The one that evens out your complexion and brings out your eyes is your answer. The one that deepens your dark circles or makes you look tired is not yours.
Deep Winter next to the other Winters and its neighboring season
| Sub-season | Temperature | Lightness | Intensity | Contrast | Signature color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Winter | Neutral to cool | Dark | Saturated | High | Cool Burgundy |
| True Winter | Very cool | Medium to dark | Saturated | High | Fuchsia |
| Bright Winter | Neutral to cool | Medium | Very bright | Very high | Fuchsia |
| Deep Autumn | Neutral to warm | Dark | Rich and intense | High | Warm Burgundy |
For everyone
Deep Winter on every skin tone, and for men
Any skin tone can be a Deep Winter. Deep, medium or fair, with a warm, cool or olive undertone: what decides is how your skin reacts when colors are held up to your face.
For a Deep Winter man: a black, charcoal or navy suit, white shirt, a cool burgundy or spruce green tie. The black-and-white duo was made for you.
The method is the same for everyone: the pieces change, not the colors.
Go further
The Deep Winter guide: join the waitlist
The complete Deep Winter guide
Your full palette, capsule wardrobe, makeup, hair and a shopping list.
- Your sub-season, explained
- Your complete palette
- Your neutrals and basics
- Your capsule wardrobe
- Pairings that work
- Makeup
- Hair
- Jewelry, glasses, prints
Planned price: $29.99. The guide is not on sale yet: join the waitlist to be told when it opens.
Join the waitlistNot sure you’re a Winter?
The quiz shows you your likely season and a sub-season hint, with no sign-up. A first hint, not a verdict.
How the method works
Twelve sub-seasons instead of sixteen, the three things we look at, and why a quiz is only a first hint.
Questions
Deep Winter: your questions
Deep Winter or Deep Autumn?
Compare black and chocolate near your face, then a cool burgundy and a warm one. If the cool versions give you definition, you’re a Deep Winter.
Can I wear light colors?
Yes, but choose icy ones (pure white, icy pink, glacier blue) and pair them with a dark color to keep the contrast.
What colors should a Deep Winter avoid?
Keep Golden Beige, Rust, Mustard and Peach away from your face. Too warm or too light: they turn your skin yellow and take away your crisp definition.
Which jewelry metals suit a Deep Winter?
Silver, platinum, white gold. Onyx, garnet, sapphire.
What hair color suits a Deep Winter?
Cool dark brown, black, very dark brown. Avoid golden or coppery tones.
What lipstick colors suit a Deep Winter?
Burgundy, cherry, plum, deep red. A dark lip comes naturally to you.
How can I be sure I’m a Deep Winter?
On your own, it’s hard: we all see through our own taste, and neighboring sub-seasons look alike. Start with the free quiz to check your likely Winter season, then run the two-color test on this page against Deep Autumn. Treat the result as a hint, not a verdict.
What’s the difference between Deep Winter and Deep Autumn?
Both seasons need dark colors. Deep Autumn is warmer, Deep Winter cooler and crisper.
Think you’re a Deep Winter?
Check it. The free quiz shows you your likely season in two minutes, and the two-color test on this page helps you tell it from its neighbor.