Deep Winter color palette
Deep, cool and dramatic, like jewels on black velvet.
Also called Dark Winter.
Deep Winter is the darkest of the cool seasons. Its colors are deep and saturated with a cool, jewel-like clarity: burgundy, emerald, sapphire, plum and pine, set off by black, charcoal and crisp white. It is a high-impact palette where dark and light play against each other.
Deep Winter leads with depth and follows with coolness. It sits between Deep Autumn, which is just as dark but warm and earthy, and Cool Winter, which is cooler and icier. Deep Winters are found across every skin tone; what they share is depth, contrast between hair and skin or eyes, and a cool or neutral-cool cast.
Deep Winter colors with hex codes
Tap any color to copy its hex code, then paste it into a shop’s color filter or your notes.
Best colors to wear near your face
Neutrals
Save for accents
These look great a little further from your face: shoes, bags, trousers, a print. Wear what you love; this is a starting point.
How to tell if you’re a Deep Winter
- Your coloring is deep and defined: dark hair or dark eyes against skin with a cool or neutral cast.
- Eyes are often dark brown, black-brown, deep cool hazel or dark blue-gray.
- Natural hair is often dark brown to black, with little golden or red shine in sunlight.
- Silver, white gold and platinum look crisp on you; brassy golds can look a little yellow.
- Black and stark white look sharp rather than heavy, and icy pastels look striking worn with them.
Lighting, makeup and hair color all change how coloring reads. Check in daylight, or start with the undertone quiz.
How to wear the Deep Winter palette
Outfit ideas
- A burgundy turtleneck with black trousers and silver jewelry.
- An emerald dress with a charcoal coat for evening.
- A crisp white shirt, navy tailoring and a sapphire scarf.
- A deep-plum knit with dark-gray jeans and black boots.
Metals and prints
- Silver
- White gold
- Platinum
- Gunmetal
- High-contrast geometrics
- Black-and-white stripes
- Jewel-toned florals on dark grounds
- Bold houndstooth
Hair color
Deep, cool shades: espresso, blue-black, dark cool brown, or burgundy-black and deep plum tones. Warm caramel, golden or copper shades step furthest from your natural depth; choose them as a bold change rather than by default.
Makeup
- Lips: Berry, true burgundy, blue-red, deep plum.
- Cheeks: Cool berry, deep rose, plum.
- Eyes: Charcoal, plum, navy, deep emerald, and black liner.
Deep Winter vs its neighboring seasons
If you’re torn between two seasons, compare the palettes side by side. The one that makes your skin look clear and even next to your face is usually yours.
Deep Winter vs Deep Autumn
Deep Autumn is just as dark but warm and earthy: oxblood, forest, copper and espresso. Deep Winter keeps it cool, with burgundy, emerald, silver and black.
Deep Winter vs Cool Winter
Cool Winter is the coolest season, icier and brighter: true red, royal blue and icy pastels. Deep Winter sits darker and slightly more neutral.
Deep Winter vs Bright Winter
Bright Winter turns up the clarity rather than the depth: hot pink, electric blue and lemon. Deep Winter’s jewel tones are darker and calmer.
