The Seasonal Color Palette

Palettes / Winter

Deep Winter color palette

Dark and cool with dramatic contrast. Jewel tones set against black and crisp white.

Undertone Cool-neutralValue DeepChroma RichDominant Deep

Is Deep Winter your palette?

  • Undertone: Leans cool without being icy. Silver usually wins, and the harshest warm shades like orange and mustard are the ones to skip.
  • 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.

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All 16 Deep Winter colors

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Best neutrals

  • Pure White #FFFFFF
  • Icy Blue #D6E8F2
  • Icy Pink #F2D4E0
  • Charcoal #333438
  • Navy #1B2440
  • Black #000000

Colors to avoid

Soft earth tones, dusty pastels, and orange. The opposite palette on the seasonal wheel, Light Summer, is usually the least flattering overall.

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Sister palettes

These sit next to Deep Winter on the seasonal wheel and share one of its characteristics. If you're between palettes, the colors they share with Deep Winter are the safest choices.

True Winter

Deep Winter is cool-neutral in undertone where True Winter is cool; Deep Winter is deep in value where True Winter is medium-deep; Deep Winter is rich in chroma where True Winter is clear. Both belong to the Winter family.

Deep Autumn

Both share the same value (deep) and chroma (rich). Deep Winter is cool-neutral in undertone where Deep Autumn is warm-neutral. Deep Winter is a Winter palette and Deep Autumn is a Autumn palette, so they sit on either side of the warm–cool divide.

Deep Winter FAQ

What colors are in the Deep Winter palette?

The Deep Winter palette includes pure white, icy blue, icy pink, black, charcoal, navy, sapphire, royal purple, deep plum and burgundy, among others. It is cool-neutral in undertone, deep in value and rich in chroma, and its dominant characteristic is deep.

What colors should a Deep Winter avoid?

Soft earth tones, dusty pastels, and orange. The palette on the opposite side of the seasonal wheel, Light Summer, is usually the least flattering overall.

Can a Deep Winter wear black?

Yes. Black is part of the Deep Winter palette and works well close to the face.

What are the best neutrals for a Deep Winter?

The most versatile neutrals in the Deep Winter palette are pure white (#FFFFFF), icy blue (#D6E8F2), icy pink (#F2D4E0), charcoal (#333438), navy (#1B2440) and black (#000000).

What is the difference between Deep Winter and True Winter?

Deep Winter is cool-neutral in undertone where True Winter is cool; Deep Winter is deep in value where True Winter is medium-deep; Deep Winter is rich in chroma where True Winter is clear. Both belong to the Winter family.

What is the difference between Deep Winter and Deep Autumn?

Both share the same value (deep) and chroma (rich). Deep Winter is cool-neutral in undertone where Deep Autumn is warm-neutral. Deep Winter is a Winter palette and Deep Autumn is a Autumn palette, so they sit on either side of the warm–cool divide.