Deep Winter Color Palette: Best Colors to Wear
Deep Winter is the deepest of the winter seasons: cool or cool-neutral undertone, deep overall coloring and high contrast. Your best colors are rich, cool and intense — black, deep navy, jewel tones and icy accents — while warm, muted earth tones dull you.
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Black
Deep Navy
Charcoal
Burgundy
Emerald
Sapphire
Amethyst
Deep Teal
Ruby
Plum
Midnight Blue
Pine
Icy Pink
Icy Blue
Icy Lavender
Magenta
Deep Purple
Steel Blue
Dark Cherry
Ink
Royal Blue
Dark Forest
Cool Taupe
Slate
Your neutrals
Colors to avoid
Best colors for Deep Winter
- Black, charcoal and deep navy are your power neutrals — high contrast suits you.
- Jewel tones: emerald, sapphire, ruby, amethyst and deep teal.
- Icy pink, icy blue and icy lavender work as light accents against your deep base.
- Pure white and silver grey give you clean contrast; avoid cream and ivory.
- Silver, white gold and platinum jewelry; black or gunmetal frames.
Makeup for Deep Winter
Foundation
Cool or neutral shades with pink or olive undertones; avoid golden bases.
Blush
Cool rose, berry, mauve or deep plum.
Lipstick
Cherry, ruby, deep berry, plum or cool dark red.
Eyeshadow
Charcoal, navy, plum, emerald and silver shimmer; avoid warm bronze.
Hair colors for Deep Winter
- Blue-black, espresso, dark ash brown
- Cool dark highlights or silver streaks
- Avoid warm copper and golden balayage
Deep Winter vs Deep Autumn
Deep Winter and Deep Autumn share depth, but Winter is cool and high-contrast while Autumn is warm and earthy. If black and jewel tones beat rust and camel on you, you are a Deep Winter.
See the Deep Autumn palette →Deep Winter FAQ
What colors should Deep Winters wear?
Deep Winters look best in rich, cool, intense colors: black, deep navy, emerald, sapphire, ruby and plum, with icy pink or icy blue accents. High contrast flatters you.
What colors should Deep Winters avoid?
Warm, muted earth tones like camel, rust, mustard and olive can make Deep Winter skin look sallow. Cream and warm peach are also weaker than pure white and icy shades.
Is Deep Winter warm or cool?
Deep Winter is cool or cool-neutral. Silver and platinum usually flatter you more than gold.
Can I check my season with a photo?
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Deep Winter vs Bright Winter?
Deep Winter is deeper and richer; Bright Winter is clearer and more electric. If you can wear very dark, saturated colors easily, you lean Deep Winter.