Winter sub-season · Cool-neutral · Deep · Clear
Deep Winter
The deepest cool season (also called Dark Winter) — dark, cool and high-contrast. Carries deep, saturated, cool colors and crisp contrast; muted and pale shades fall flat.
The Deep Winter palette
How to tell you're a Deep Winter
- Deep, dark coloring with high contrast.
- Cool-neutral undertone leaning cool.
- You wear black and deep jewel tones brilliantly; muted shades dull you.
Colors to avoid
- Muted, dusty tones
- Warm earthy colors
- Pale washed shades
Not sure if you're a Deep Winter?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Deep Winter color season?
Deep Winter is one of the 12 seasonal color types (a sub-season of Winter): Cool-neutral · Deep · Clear. The deepest cool season (also called Dark Winter) — dark, cool and high-contrast. Carries deep, saturated, cool colors and crisp contrast; muted and pale shades fall flat.
How do I know if I'm a Deep Winter?
Deep, dark coloring with high contrast. Cool-neutral undertone leaning cool. You wear black and deep jewel tones brilliantly; muted shades dull you.
What colors should a Deep Winter wear?
Deep Winters look best in black, deep navy, burgundy, emerald, icy white, deep magenta. Avoid muted, dusty tones, warm earthy colors, pale washed shades.