Deep Winter Color Palette
By the Skintonic team · SKINTONIC LLC · Updated
Deep Winters have dark, cool, high-contrast coloring. Hair is dark brown to black, skin ranges from fair to deep with a cool or neutral undertone, and eyes are dark brown, black-brown or deep hazel. Deep, cool colors make you look sharp. Soft, warm colors make you look muddy. The Deep Winter color palette is dark and cool at once, which is a combination few seasons can wear.
You are likely a Deep Winter if:
- Your hair is very dark brown or black.
- There is strong contrast between your hair and your skin or the whites of your eyes.
- Your eyes are dark and intense.
- Black and pure white look striking on you, not harsh.
- Beige, camel, peach and mustard make you look tired.
What a Deep Winter looks like
Depth is your main feature, with a cool undertone. Your coloring is dark and dramatic, with clear contrast. Unlike Deep Autumn, there is no earthy or golden quality to it.
This is why you can wear black, pure white and jewel tones that would overpower most people. Soft and warm colors look weak and muddy next to your strong natural contrast.
Deep Winter color palette
- Black#111111
- Deep Emerald#023D2E
- Wine#5E1A2E
- Royal Purple#3E1E6E
- True Red#C8102E
- Emerald#045C42
- Royal Blue#1D3F91
- Fuchsia#C2298A
These are deep jewel tones and true colors. You can combine them with black or white for strong contrast. Other good neutrals are charcoal, slate and pewter.
Three easy outfits
Weekend
A Deep Emerald sweater with black jeans and white sneakers. Strong contrast, simple and sharp.
Smart casual
A white shirt under a Royal Blue or charcoal knit, with black trousers. Clean, cool and high contrast.
Going out
A Wine or True Red top with a black jacket and silver jewelry. Classic, bold and very flattering for a Deep Winter.
Colors that work against you
Avoid colors that are warm, soft or muted. Muted orange, beige, camel, peach and mustard all lack the clarity and coolness your coloring needs. Dusty rose looks faded next to you.
If you love warm neutrals, swap camel for charcoal and beige for pure white or icy gray.
Deep Winter or Deep Autumn?
Both have dark hair, dark eyes and plenty of depth. The difference is undertone. Deep Winter is cool; Deep Autumn is warm.
Try pure black against deep chocolate brown. If pure black makes your face look sharper, you lean Deep Winter. If chocolate looks richer, lean Deep Autumn.
Deep Winter or Cool Winter?
Both are cool and high contrast. Deep Winter is darker overall. Cool Winter is slightly lighter and the coolest of all winters. If very dark colors suit you better than icy ones, you are more likely a Deep Winter.
Quick tips
- Metal: silver, white gold, platinum or gunmetal.
- Glasses: black, deep charcoal or dark cool frames. They suit your contrast.
- Hair: keep it dark and cool. Golden or caramel highlights soften your natural contrast.
Questions
What is the best neutral for a Deep Winter?
Black, pure white and charcoal. Few seasons can wear them as well as you can.
Can a Deep Winter wear brown?
A cool espresso can work. Warm browns like camel or chocolate are usually less flattering.
Is Deep Winter the same as Dark Winter?
Yes. The Skintonic scan calls this season Dark Winter. The colors are the same.
Check any color against your season
Holding something in a shop and not sure? The free color checker takes any color and tells you whether Deep Winter carries it near the face, lower down, or not at all.
More on Deep Winter
Deep Winter hair color · Deep Winter makeup · Deep Winter outfits · Deep Winter colors to avoid
If this is you
Colors for cool undertones · Colors for deep skin · Colors for black hair · Colors that make brown eyes pop
Often confused with
Deep Winter vs Bright Winter · Deep Winter vs Cool Winter · Deep Winter vs Deep Autumn
Related
The whole winter color palette · Color analysis quiz · All 12 seasons · Undertone test · Color combinations · How the four factors work