Dark (Deep) Winter
Seasonal Color Guide

DARK & COOL

Undertone

Dark Winters have cool undertones. The overall appearance is dark, bright and cool.

Contrast

There is a High Contrast between Dark Winter's skin, eyes, and hair. Their hair and eyes have dark tones. Their bright skin and the whites of their eyes create a high contrast with their dark color hair and eyes.

Skin

Dark Winters have neutral or neutral-cool undertones. It ranges from light to deep. According to the metal test, Silver flatters them more than Gold.  

Eyes

Dark Winter eye colors are generally dark brown, brown or sometimes dark hazel or dark blue. For detailed eye pattern analysis click here.

Hair

Dark Winters  have dark hair colors, ranging from medium brown to black. It’s slightly ashy.

Dark (Deep) Winter Celebrities

Dark Winter / True Winter / Bright Winter

Dark Winter sits between True Winter and Dark Autumn on the seasonal flow chart. Dark Winter colours are the darkest and least cool in the Winter family. They are also less saturated and less bright than other Winter seasons.

Neighbouring the Dark Autumn, according to flow theory, makes the Dark Winter palette warmer and softer than other Winters.

Dark Winters and Dark Autumns have dark colouring and high contrast in their features, but Dark Autumns have muted appearance compared to Dark Winter’s brilliance.

Dark Winters have cool (blue, gray) undertones, whereas Dark Autumns have warm (golden, yellow) undertones. Also, Dark Winter's contrast level is higher than Dark Autumn’s.

Dark (Deep) Winter Color Palette

You can also create contrast by pairing dark and light colors, such as black with light hues or white with darker colors from your palette. While full black and white ensembles or monochromatic combinations entirely in light or dark colors may not be the most flattering options for you, your palette provides a range of choices to maintain a stylish and harmonious appearance.

Patterns & Prints

Patters should contain only Dark winter colors and have high contrast; they should not blend. Avoid light and too bright colors or floral patterns; choose abstract, geometric, and stylish patterns. Medium to big-scale patterns and prints will work better. 

Similar pattern, different shades

Bright, High contrast, Medium scale, OK

Medium contrast, Blended pattern, NO

High contrast, too Light, NO

Dark Winter patterns and prints

Please click here for more information about patterns and prints!

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Jewelry

Metals: For Dark Winter color palettes, cooler metals like silver and white gold are most flattering, though deeper, less yellow shades of gold can also be suitable. Both shiny and matte finishes work well, allowing for versatility in achieving either a polished or casual look. •

Gemstones: Ruby, with its vibrant hue, is an ideal choice for Dark Winter. Other excellent gemstones include sapphire, with its deep and cool tones, emerald, garnet, rhodolite, lapis lazuli and black onyx. These stones complement the rich and deep color combinations typical of the Dark Winter palette.

Makeup

Every Season has its own iconic notes and scents

Rich, bold, gourmand fragrances, oriental scents and exotic notes are best for Winters, such as amber, cinnamon, musk, caramel, vanilla, pomegranate, honey, tonka bean and black pepper. Some woody notes such as cedar, sandalwood, cardamom and patchouli with a black rose and vanilla mix are also their best choices.

Check out the best fragrances for your Season!

If you are not Dark Winter, check out the other seasons below!