Deep Autumn vs Deep Winter
Both Deep Autumn and Deep Winter have rich, dramatic coloring with high contrast. The difference? One is warm, one is cool. Here's how to tell which deep season you are.
Quick Answer
Deep Autumn: Rich warm coloring. Best in rust, olive, burnt orange, deep teal with golden undertones.
Deep Winter: Rich cool coloring. Best in burgundy, navy, charcoal, jewel tones with blue undertones.
See the Difference: Visual Comparison
Both seasons have rich, dramatic coloring with depth and intensity. The difference is undertone - warm golden vs cool blue-based. See how the same deep colors look completely different based on undertone.
Deep Autumn Coloring
This person has rich warm coloring typical of Deep Autumn.
Wearing Deep Autumn Colors
The rich, warm colors enhance her golden undertones beautifully. She looks powerful, grounded, and the colors feel luxurious on her.
Wearing Deep Winter Colors
The cool colors clash with her warm undertones, making her look ashy and off. The colors feel harsh instead of harmonious.
Deep Winter Coloring
This person has rich cool coloring typical of Deep Winter.
Wearing Deep Autumn Colors
The warm colors fight against her cool undertones. She looks muddy and the colors feel foreign on her skin.
Wearing Deep Winter Colors
The rich, cool colors are stunning against her complexion. She looks elegant, dramatic, and the colors bring out her natural intensity.
Side-by-Side Comparison
4 Key Differences
1. The Jewelry Test
DEEP AUTUMN:
Rich yellow gold, antique gold, or bronze looks stunning
DEEP WINTER:
Bright silver, white gold, or platinum looks best
2. Rust vs Burgundy
DEEP AUTUMN:
Rust, burnt sienna, and warm terracotta make you glow
DEEP WINTER:
Burgundy, wine red, and cool berry tones look powerful
3. Brown vs Black
DEEP AUTUMN:
Deep chocolate brown looks richer than black on you
DEEP WINTER:
True black is your power color – dramatic and striking
4. Olive Skin Tone Appearance
DEEP AUTUMN:
If olive: warm, golden-olive with peachy or bronze glow
DEEP WINTER:
If olive: cool, grey-olive with blue or ashy undertone
Why These Two Are So Confusing
Deep Autumn and Deep Winter are THE most commonly confused seasons because:
- • Both have high contrast (dark hair + lighter skin OR very deep coloring)
- • Both can have olive skin (but different olive tones!)
- • Both look good in rich, saturated colors (but different undertones)
- • Both can sometimes wear black (but only Winter wears it perfectly)
The key: Do the jewelry test and rust vs burgundy test. These two tests will clarify your undertone immediately.
Quick Decision Test
Which lipstick makes you look more alive?
→ Brick red, terracotta = DEEP AUTUMN
→ Berry, wine red, burgundy = DEEP WINTER
Which metal looks luxurious on you?
→ Yellow gold, bronze = DEEP AUTUMN
→ Silver, white gold = DEEP WINTER
Still Not Sure? Let AI Decide
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