Colour season · Winter
Dark Winter
Also called Deep Winter.
Dark Winter (also called Deep Winter) is the season of deep, cool colouring with strong contrast. Dark, rich jewel tones suit it, like black, emerald, sapphire and burgundy, while light pastels and warm earthy colours wash it out.
- Temperature: cool-neutral
- Depth: deep
- Intensity: high
How to tell if you are a Dark Winter
- Skin: Medium to deep, with a cool or neutral undertone.
- Hair: Dark brown or black.
- Eyes: Dark brown, black-brown or deep hazel.
Your palette
Colours to stand out
- Deep Burgundy (#6B1A2A)
- Cool Forest (#1A3A2A)
- Cool Plum (#4A1A4A)
- Charcoal (#2C2C3D)
- Deep Teal (#0A3A3A)
Wardrobe neutrals
- True Black (#0A0A0A)
- Icy White (#F4F8FB)
- Deep Navy (#0A1A3A)
- Mid Grey (#8E9298)
- Pale Stone (#CDCBC4)
- Light Taupe (#928980)
- Dark Taupe (#4F4B4A)
Colours best avoided
- Warm Orange: Too warm for your cool base.
- Dusty Beige: Light, murky and warm, it dulls your clarity.
- Muted Olive: Its earthy warmth clashes with your coolness.
Metals: best in silver and platinum; less so in gold and copper.
How to build your wardrobe
Black, charcoal and navy as a base. One jewel tone next to a dark neutral is its signature formula.
Seasons it is often confused with
- Dark Autumn: Dark Autumn is just as deep but warm.
- True Winter: True Winter is cooler and brighter.
Are you a Dark Winter?
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