Deep Winter Color Palette
Deep Winter is cool, high-contrast, and deep. Colors look best when they are crisp, saturated, and clearly defined.
If you look your best in bold, dramatic combinations and deep shades (rather than soft pastels), you may be Deep Winter.
Use this guide as a practical starting point, then confirm your season with the Color Analysis Quiz.
Best colors for Deep Winter
- True black, optic white, deep charcoal
- Deep emerald, cool teal, pine green
- Royal blue, cobalt, deep navy
- Blue-red, cranberry, fuchsia
- Plum, aubergine, deep wine
- Icy accents: icy pink, icy lavender, icy blue (as highlights)
Best neutrals
- True black
- Optic white
- Deep charcoal
- Deep navy
Metals & accessories
- Silver, platinum, white gold
- High-contrast accessories work well
- Avoid very warm, yellow gold-heavy styling
Makeup guidance
- Lips: blue-red, berry, wine
- Blush: cool rose, berry
- Eyes: charcoal, cool browns, plum, deep navy liner
Avoid / harder colors
- Warm, earthy tones (camel, mustard, rust, orange)
- Dusty or muted shades that look “greyed out”
- Creamy off-whites (choose optic white instead)
- Warm gold-heavy metallics (cool silver works better)
- Very light, low-contrast pastels as the main outfit
How to confirm you’re Deep Winter
- Strong contrast (black/white) looks natural on you
- Deep, saturated colors make your features pop
- Optic white flatters more than cream
- Silver and cool metals tend to look better than warm gold
- Bold lip colors (blue-red, berry) look balanced, not overpowering
Ready to confirm your season?
Take the Color Analysis Quiz to get a quick, personalized read on your best palette.
Deep Winter FAQ
Deep Winter vs Cool Winter — what’s the difference?
Deep Winter is darker and higher-contrast with deeper shades; Cool Winter stays crisp but a bit lighter overall.
Can Deep Winter wear warm brown?
Warm browns usually clash; choose cool-toned charcoal, black, or very deep espresso instead.
What hair colors suit Deep Winter?
Cool dark shades like espresso, blue-black, or cool dark brown keep harmony; avoid warm caramel highlights.
What are the best neutrals for Deep Winter?
True black, optic white, deep charcoal, and deep navy deliver the contrast that flatters most.
How do I confirm my season online?
Take the Color Analysis Quiz with a clear photo in natural light to validate whether Deep Winter fits best.