Deep Winter
Deep Winter is the darkest of the winter seasons. The coloring is deep first and cool second: dark brown or black-brown eyes, dark brown to black hair and skin from fair to deep with a neutral-cool undertone. Contrast is high. Dark, rich, cool colors make Deep Winters look powerful; light, warm and muted colors look washed out.
Best colors
- Black
- Deep navy
- Burgundy
- Emerald
- True red
- Deep plum
- Deep teal
- Charcoal
- Pure white
Frequently asked questions
What colors should a Deep Winter avoid?
Avoid light, warm and muted colors: peach, camel, mustard, beige, dusty pastels. Earthy mid-tones sit flat against high-contrast coloring.
Can a Deep Winter wear black or white?
Yes — black and pure white are two of the best colors for a Deep Winter, and wearing them together plays up natural contrast.
What hair colors suit a Deep Winter?
Espresso, blue-black, cool dark brown and deep burgundy-black. Avoid golden highlights, copper and light blonde — they soften contrast and add warmth.
What's the difference between Deep Winter and Deep Autumn?
Both are deep and high-contrast. The difference is temperature: Deep Winter leans cool (black, navy, emerald, true red), Deep Autumn leans warm (espresso, forest green, burnt orange). If silver looks better on you than gold, you lean winter.
What metals and jewelry suit a Deep Winter?
Silver, platinum, white gold and gunmetal. Deep jewel stones — ruby, emerald, sapphire — suit Deep Winters.
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