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

Black
Deep navy
Burgundy
Emerald
Icy white
Deep magenta

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?

Take the free color analysis quiz to find your season, then build a capsule in your palette.

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.

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