Winter sub-season · Cool · Deep · Clear
Winter
The cool half at its sharpest — deep, saturated and high-contrast. The Winter palette is black, white, navy, true red and clear jewel tones. If you wear black and crisp brights brilliantly and muted earthy shades dull you, Winter is your family (split into Deep, True and Bright Winter).
The Winter palette
How to tell you're a Winter
- Cool undertone.
- You carry black and crisp, clear colors well.
- Muted, dusty, earthy tones look dirty on you.
Colors to avoid
- Muted, dusty tones
- Warm earthy colors
- Orange and gold
Not sure if you're a Winter?
Take the free color analysis quiz to find your season, then build a capsule in your palette.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Winter color season?
Winter is one of the 12 seasonal color types (a sub-season of Winter): Cool · Deep · Clear. The cool half at its sharpest — deep, saturated and high-contrast. The Winter palette is black, white, navy, true red and clear jewel tones. If you wear black and crisp brights brilliantly and muted earthy shades dull you, Winter is your family (split into Deep, True and Bright Winter).
How do I know if I'm a Winter?
Cool undertone. You carry black and crisp, clear colors well. Muted, dusty, earthy tones look dirty on you.
What colors should a Winter wear?
Winters look best in black, pure white, navy, true red, emerald, royal blue, icy pink, charcoal. Avoid muted, dusty tones, warm earthy colors, orange and gold.