Deep Winter color palette
Also called Dark Winter
Deep Winters have dark hair and eyes with a cool undertone and strong contrast. Deep jewel colors and black flatter them; light, warm and muted shades fade them.
- Undertone
- Cool to neutral
- Clarity
- Clear
- Depth
- Deep
- Contrast
- High
The palette
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Icy white, Silver grey, Charcoal, Graphite, Navy, Black.
Colors to avoid
Keep these away from your face. In shoes, bags or trousers they matter less.
Hair colors for Deep Winter
Black, espresso, cool dark brown. Avoid golden highlights.
- Black
- Espresso
- Cool dark brown
- Blue-black
Deep Winter makeup
Wine, berry and blue-red lips, cool berry blush, charcoal and plum eyes.
Lips
Wine, Berry, Blue-red
Blush
Cool berry, Plum, Deep rose
Eyes
Charcoal, Plum, Deep navy
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 Winter outfits
- WorkBlack suit, icy white shirt, burgundy accent.
- WeekendEmerald knit, dark jeans, black boots.
- EveningDeep purple dress with silver.
- DenimDark indigo and black denim. Avoid faded or yellowed washes.
A 10-piece Deep Winter capsule
Ten pieces in your colors that all work together.
- Graphite blazer
- Navy trousers
- Black shirt
- Burgundy knit
- Icy white tee
- Deep teal dress
- Charcoal coat
- Jeans
- Deep purple scarf
- Black bag
Metals
Silver, platinum, gunmetal.
Stones
Ruby, sapphire, onyx, emerald.
Close to Deep Winter
Questions
Is Deep Winter the same as Dark Winter?
Yes. Dark Winter is another name for Deep Winter used in other 12-season systems.
What colors look best on a Deep Winter?
Black, Burgundy, Deep teal, Deep purple, Emerald, Sapphire and the rest of this palette. Deep, cool and dramatic.
What hair color suits a Deep Winter?
Black, Espresso, Cool dark brown, Blue-black. Black, espresso, cool dark brown. Avoid golden highlights.
What fabrics and prints suit a Deep Winter?
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 Winter?
Silver, platinum, gunmetal. Stones: Ruby, sapphire, onyx, emerald.
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