Colour season · Autumn
Dark Autumn
Also called Deep Autumn.
Dark Autumn (also called Deep Autumn) is the season of deep, warm colouring. Rich, dark colours suit it, like burgundy, dark forest green, chocolate, mahogany and deep teal, while pastels and icy colours wash it out.
- Temperature: warm-neutral
- Depth: deep
- Intensity: medium
How to tell if you are a Dark Autumn
- Skin: Medium to deep, with a golden, olive or neutral undertone.
- Hair: Dark brown, black-brown or deep auburn.
- Eyes: Dark brown, deep hazel or dark olive green.
Your palette
Colours to stand out
- Dark Chocolate (#512402)
- Deep Burgundy (#722F37)
- Rich Gold (#B8860B)
- Mahogany (#C04000)
- Deep Teal (#1A4A4A)
- Caramel (#C68642)
- Earth Brown (#724628)
Wardrobe neutrals
- Dark Forest Green (#1A3A1A)
- Warm Black (#100A05)
- Soft White (#F7F1E6)
- Ink Navy (#243A55)
- Mid Grey (#9C948A)
Colours best avoided
- Lavender: Light and cool, it disappears against your depth.
- Pearl Grey: With no strength or warmth, it leaves your face unframed.
- Electric Blue: Its artificial coolness clashes with your earthy base.
Metals: best in gold and copper; less so in bright silver.
How to build your wardrobe
Chocolate, deep olive and warm charcoal instead of grey. Deep colours as the base and one rich standout colour work best.
Seasons it is often confused with
- Dark Winter: Dark Winter is just as deep but cool: black and jewel tones instead of chocolate and spice.
- True Autumn: True Autumn is lighter and more golden.
Are you a Dark Autumn?
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