Winter · Seasonal color palette
Deep Winter
Dark, cool and striking
Deep Winters have dark, intense coloring with a cool lean and strong contrast. Deep jewel tones like burgundy, sapphire, emerald and plum, plus crisp black and white, look stunning. Warm, light or muted colors look weak against you.
Not sure if you're a Deep Winter?
Answer 12 quick questions and get your season in about 2 minutes. Free, no signup.
Take the free quizYour best colors
Tap any color to copy its hex code. Bring it shopping or into your design app.
Your neutrals
Build your wardrobe base with these instead of generic black, white and beige.
Colors to avoid
- OrangeToo warm; clashes with cool depth
- CamelMakes skin look sallow
- MustardMuddy and warm
- PeachToo warm and light
- Dusty PastelsToo weak for your contrast
- Warm BeigeWashes out your intensity
Outfit ideas
Power
Jewel
Evening
Makeup
Foundation
Neutral to cool, any depth
- Lips
Blue red Deep berry Burgundy Plum - Blush
Deep berry Cool rose - Eyes
Charcoal Deep plum Navy 
Black liner
Sister seasons
Neighboring seasons share some colors. If you're on the border, explore these too.
Deep Winter FAQ
How do I know if I'm a Deep Winter?+
Deep Winters usually have: skin that is cool to neutral: porcelain, olive, cool brown or deep ebony; hair that is black, dark espresso or cool dark brown; and eyes that are dark brown, black-brown, deep hazel or dark cool green. The quickest way to check is our free color analysis quiz.
What colors should a Deep Winter avoid?+
Avoid orange, camel, mustard, peach. Too warm; clashes with cool depth.
What is the best hair color for a Deep Winter?+
Flattering options include black, dark espresso, cool dark brown, black cherry.
Should a Deep Winter wear gold or silver?+
The most flattering metals are silver, platinum, white gold, gunmetal.