Palettes / Autumn
Deep Autumn color palette
Dark and warm. Deep earth and spice tones with weight, plus a few jewel-adjacent darks.
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Is Deep Autumn your palette?
- Undertone: Leans warm without being strongly golden. Gold is usually the better metal, but the most orange shades can still overwhelm.
- Value: Deep coloring, usually with dark hair or eyes. Dark, saturated shades look balanced rather than heavy.
- Chroma: Colors should have depth and saturation without being electric.
16 Deep Autumn colors
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- Warm Ivory #F2E3C6
- Deep Teal #1F5754
- Petrol #1E4D5C
- Forest Green #2E4A33
- Dark Chocolate #3D2517
- Black Brown #2A1D16
Colors to avoid
Pastels, icy tones, and neon. The opposite palette on the seasonal wheel, Light Spring, is usually the least flattering overall.
What suits Deep Autumn
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These sit next to Deep Autumn on the seasonal wheel and share one of its characteristics. If you're between palettes, the colors they share with Deep Autumn are the safest choices.
Deep Winter
Both share the same value (deep) and chroma (rich). Deep Autumn is warm-neutral in undertone where Deep Winter is cool-neutral. Deep Autumn is a Autumn palette and Deep Winter is a Winter palette, so they sit on either side of the warm–cool divide.
True Autumn
Both share the same chroma (rich). Deep Autumn is warm-neutral in undertone where True Autumn is warm; Deep Autumn is deep in value where True Autumn is medium-deep. Both belong to the Autumn family.
Deep Autumn FAQ
What colors are in the Deep Autumn palette?
The Deep Autumn palette includes warm ivory, camel, bronze, dark chocolate, black brown, mahogany, warm oxblood, brick red, deep tomato and paprika, among others. It is warm-neutral in undertone, deep in value and rich in chroma, and its dominant characteristic is deep.
What colors should a Deep Autumn avoid?
Pastels, icy tones, and neon. The palette on the opposite side of the seasonal wheel, Light Spring, is usually the least flattering overall.
Can a Deep Autumn wear black?
Pure black is usually too harsh for a Deep Autumn. The deepest shade in the palette, black brown (#2A1D16), is the closest substitute for suits, coats and evening wear.
What are the best neutrals for a Deep Autumn?
The most versatile neutrals in the Deep Autumn palette are warm ivory (#F2E3C6), deep teal (#1F5754), petrol (#1E4D5C), forest green (#2E4A33), dark chocolate (#3D2517) and black brown (#2A1D16).
What jewelry looks best on a Deep Autumn?
The most flattering metals for Deep Autumn are yellow gold, antique brass and copper. Bold and antiqued. Heavier pieces balance deep coloring. Gemstones that echo the palette include garnet, amber, tiger’s eye, deep emerald, smoky quartz and carnelian. Go easy on icy silver and delicate pale pieces.
What lipstick colors suit a Deep Autumn?
Lip shades that follow the Deep Autumn palette include deep brick, warm plum and mahogany. For cheeks, try deep terracotta and warm bronze.
What is the difference between Deep Autumn and Deep Winter?
Both share the same value (deep) and chroma (rich). Deep Autumn is warm-neutral in undertone where Deep Winter is cool-neutral. Deep Autumn is a Autumn palette and Deep Winter is a Winter palette, so they sit on either side of the warm–cool divide.
What is the difference between Deep Autumn and True Autumn?
Both share the same chroma (rich). Deep Autumn is warm-neutral in undertone where True Autumn is warm; Deep Autumn is deep in value where True Autumn is medium-deep. Both belong to the Autumn family.