Winter · Seasonal color palette
True Winter
Icy, crisp and bold
True Winters are the coolest and crispest season, with blue-based coloring and natural contrast. Pure, icy and jewel colors like true red, royal blue, emerald and fuchsia, against black and white, look perfect. Warm, golden and muted shades fall flat.
Not sure if you're a True 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 for blue-based coloring
- CamelGolden; makes you look tired
- RustEarthy and warm
- MustardTurns skin yellow
- Warm OliveMuddy
- PeachToo warm and soft
Outfit ideas
Classic
Crisp
Bold
Makeup
Foundation
Cool undertone, pink or blue-based
- Lips
True red Fuchsia Cool berry Blue-pink - Blush
Cool pink Berry - Eyes
Charcoal Silver 
Sapphire liner 
Black mascara
Sister seasons
Neighboring seasons share some colors. If you're on the border, explore these too.
True Winter FAQ
How do I know if I'm a True Winter?+
True Winters usually have: skin that is cool: porcelain, pink-beige, cool olive or blue-based brown; hair that is blue-black, cool dark brown or early silver; and eyes that are icy blue, gray, dark brown or deep cool green. The quickest way to check is our free color analysis quiz.
What colors should a True Winter avoid?+
Avoid orange, camel, rust, mustard. Too warm for blue-based coloring.
What is the best hair color for a True Winter?+
Flattering options include blue-black, cool dark brown, silver, salt and pepper.
Should a True Winter wear gold or silver?+
The most flattering metals are silver, platinum, white gold.