Deep Winter
Deep, cool and dramatic. Deep Winters have dark, high-contrast coloring with a cool lean. Black, pure white and deep jewel tones — burgundy, emerald, royal blue — match your intensity, while golden, earthy and dusty colors make you look dull.
- Temperature: Cool-neutral
- Depth: Deep
- Clarity: Clear
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These are the shades that harmonize with deep winter coloring. Wear them closest to your face — tops, scarves, collars — where they have the biggest effect.
- True red
#C8102E - Burgundy
#7A1F3D - Deep fuchsia
#B0126B - Deep plum
#5B1F4E - Royal blue
#2345A8 - Navy
#1B2A4A - Emerald
#00875A - Pine
#01453F - Deep teal
#00585E - Icy pink
#F4D6E4 - Pure white
#FFFFFF - Soft black
#111111
Best neutrals
Build your wardrobe basics — coats, pants, bags — from these instead of generic black and white.
- Black
#111111 - Charcoal
#333740 - Navy
#1B2A4A - Pure white
#FFFFFF
Colors to avoid
These shades tend to clash with deep winter coloring near the face. You can still wear them away from your face, such as in shoes or pants.
- Orange
#F58025 - Camel
#C19A6B - Mustard
#C9A227 - Dusty rose
#C08C98
Deep Winter makeup and lipstick
- Blue-red
#B0112C - Deep berry
#7C1F43 - Plum
#6B2150
- Black and white together look striking, not harsh, on you.
- Deep berry or blue-red lips.
- Silver and platinum over gold.
Jewelry: gold or silver?
- Silver
- Platinum
- White gold
- Gunmetal
Hair color
- ✓ Cool dark brown
- ✓ Espresso
- ✓ Soft black
- ✗ Golden highlights
- ✗ Copper
- ✗ Light ash blonde
Similar seasons
If some of these colors don't feel right, you may sit between Deep Winter and a neighboring season.