Deep Autumn color palette
Also called Dark Autumn
Deep Autumns have dark hair and eyes with a warm undertone. Deep, rich colors suit their depth; light pastels and icy shades wash them out.
- Undertone
- Warm to neutral
- Clarity
- Medium
- Depth
- Deep
- Contrast
- Medium to high
The palette
Tap a color to copy its hex codeNeutrals
Cream, Camel, Coffee, Espresso, Dark olive, Dark petrol.
Colors to avoid
Keep these away from your face. In shoes, bags or trousers they matter less.
Hair colors for Deep Autumn
Dark chocolate, deep auburn, espresso. Avoid ash blonde.
- Dark chocolate
- Deep auburn
- Espresso
- Mahogany
Deep Autumn makeup
Brick, wine and deep warm red lips, terracotta blush, bronze and deep olive eyes.
Lips
Brick, Wine, Deep warm red
Blush
Terracotta, Deep peach, Bronze
Eyes
Bronze, Deep olive, Chocolate
Fabrics, textures and prints
The surface of a fabric changes a color as much as the color itself.
Best fabrics
Rich and substantial: velvet, leather, heavy silk, cashmere, dense wool.
Prints
Bold, rich prints with dark grounds: paisley, large florals, deep animal print.
Contrast
Medium to high. Dark colors near the face with a lighter accent work well.
Less flattering
Flimsy, washed-out pastels in thin fabrics.
Deep Autumn outfits
- WorkEspresso blazer, cream top, dark olive trousers.
- WeekendOxblood sweater, dark jeans, brown leather boots.
- EveningDeep teal velvet dress with antique gold.
- DenimDark, rich washes and black-brown denim. Avoid pale bleached washes.
A 10-piece Deep Autumn capsule
Ten pieces in your colors that all work together.
- Espresso blazer
- Dark olive trousers
- Oxblood shirt
- Forest knit
- Cream tee
- Sienna dress
- Coffee coat
- Jeans
- Espresso scarf
- Dark petrol bag
Metals
Antique gold, bronze, copper.
Stones
Garnet, smoky quartz, emerald, tiger eye.
Close to Deep Autumn
Questions
Is Deep Autumn the same as Dark Autumn?
Yes. Dark Autumn is another name for Deep Autumn used in other 12-season systems.
What colors look best on a Deep Autumn?
Oxblood, Forest, Sienna, Espresso, Deep teal, Burgundy and the rest of this palette. Deep, warm and rich, like jewel tones in candlelight.
What hair color suits a Deep Autumn?
Dark chocolate, Deep auburn, Espresso, Mahogany. Dark chocolate, deep auburn, espresso. Avoid ash blonde.
What fabrics and prints suit a Deep Autumn?
Rich and substantial: velvet, leather, heavy silk, cashmere, dense wool. Bold, rich prints with dark grounds: paisley, large florals, deep animal print.
What jewelry suits a Deep Autumn?
Antique gold, bronze, copper. Stones: Garnet, smoky quartz, emerald, tiger eye.
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