Bright Winter color palette
Also called Clear Winter
Bright Winters have clear, striking eyes and high contrast. Vivid, saturated colors match their intensity; dusty and muted shades make them look flat.
- Undertone
- Cool to neutral
- Clarity
- Very clear
- Depth
- Medium
- Contrast
- High
The palette
Tap a color to copy its hex codeNeutrals
Ice white, Light grey, Grey, Charcoal, Navy, Black.
Colors to avoid
Keep these away from your face. In shoes, bags or trousers they matter less.
Hair colors for Bright Winter
Black, cool dark brown, clear chocolate. Avoid muted or brassy tones.
- Black
- Cool dark brown
- Clear chocolate
- Blue-black
Bright Winter makeup
True red, fuchsia and clear berry lips, bright pink blush, black liner.
Lips
True red, Fuchsia, Clear berry
Blush
Bright pink, Cool rose, Clear berry
Eyes
Black liner, Cobalt accent, Cool grey
Fabrics, textures and prints
The surface of a fabric changes a color as much as the color itself.
Best fabrics
Crisp and polished with a little shine: satin, poplin, smooth leather, sharp tailoring.
Prints
Graphic, high-contrast prints with clear edges: bold stripes, color blocks, polka dots.
Contrast
High. Sharp contrasts, like a bright color with near-black or white, suit you.
Less flattering
Faded, washed or heathered fabrics.
Bright Winter outfits
- WorkBlack blazer, ice white shirt, electric blue trousers.
- WeekendHot pink top, dark jeans, white sneakers.
- EveningTrue red dress with polished silver.
- DenimCrisp dark indigo, black and bright white denim.
A 10-piece Bright Winter capsule
Ten pieces in your colors that all work together.
- Charcoal blazer
- Navy trousers
- True red shirt
- Electric blue knit
- Ice white tee
- Jade dress
- Grey coat
- Jeans
- Hot pink scarf
- Black bag
Metals
Polished silver, platinum, white gold.
Stones
Diamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire.
Close to Bright Winter
Questions
Is Bright Winter the same as Clear Winter?
Yes. Clear Winter is another name for Bright Winter used in other 12-season systems.
What colors look best on a Bright Winter?
True red, Electric blue, Jade, Hot pink, Cobalt, Lemon ice and the rest of this palette. Bright, cool and electric.
What hair color suits a Bright Winter?
Black, Cool dark brown, Clear chocolate, Blue-black. Black, cool dark brown, clear chocolate. Avoid muted or brassy tones.
What fabrics and prints suit a Bright Winter?
Crisp and polished with a little shine: satin, poplin, smooth leather, sharp tailoring. Graphic, high-contrast prints with clear edges: bold stripes, color blocks, polka dots.
What jewelry suits a Bright Winter?
Polished silver, platinum, white gold. Stones: Diamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire.
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