Deep Winter
Intense, deep, and sophisticated. High contrast looks stunning on you.
The Deep Winter Palette
Why these colors work
Because you have cool undertones and bright coloring, these shades create harmony with your skin rather than competing with it. They smooth your complexion and bring focus to your eyes.
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About Deep Winter
Deep Winter is dramatic, intense, and high-contrast. You have deep coloring with cool undertones and can handle the darkest, most saturated colors. Think of midnight—true black, pure white, deep burgundy, royal purple, and emerald green are your power colors.
Your Deep Winter Characteristics
Skin Tone
- Deep olive, brown, or ebony
- Cool or neutral undertones
- High contrast with hair
- Skin has rich depth
Hair Color
- Black or very dark brown
- Deep, rich color
- High contrast with skin
- Hair has dramatic presence
Eye Color
- Deep brown or black
- Dark with intensity
- High contrast
- Eyes have powerful depth
Key Difference: Deeper than Cool Winter, cooler than Deep Autumn
Your Best Colors to Wear
Neutrals (Build Your Wardrobe Foundation)
Accent Colors (Add Personality)
Avoid These Colors
Complete Makeup Guide for Deep Winter
Lip Colors
Deep berry, burgundy, true red, deep plum, wine. Avoid coral, orange, warm nude.
Cheek Colors
Deep berry, plum, burgundy. Avoid peach, bronze, warm tones.
Eye Makeup
Deep, dramatic colors—emerald, plum, black, burgundy, deep blue. Bold and intense. Avoid warm browns, orange.
Recommended Makeup Brands
Tom Ford, Pat McGrath, Huda Beauty (deep shades). Look for 'deep,' 'intense,' 'rich' descriptions.
Build Your Deep Winter Capsule Wardrobe
Shopping Guide
Look for 'deep,' 'rich,' 'dramatic,' 'jewel tone' descriptions. Brands like Theory, Vince, Reiss carry sophisticated deep colors.
Deep Winter Celebrity Examples
These celebrities are often identified as Deep Winter and showcase how beautiful this season can look:
Note: Celebrity season identifications are based on public analyses and may vary by analyst.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors do deep winters look best in?
Deep Winters look stunning in true black, pure white, deep burgundy, royal purple, emerald green, sapphire blue, and rich magenta. These intense, saturated cool colors match your dramatic, high-contrast coloring.
Is deep Winter silver or gold?
Deep Winters look best in silver, white gold, or platinum. Gold is too warm for your cool undertones. Choose cool-toned metals that harmonize with your icy, dramatic coloring.
How do you tell if you are a dark Winter?
Deep (Dark) Winters have very deep coloring—typically black or very dark brown hair, deep brown or black eyes, and skin with cool or neutral undertones. You have high contrast and can wear the darkest, most intense colors without being overwhelmed. Gold jewelry looks off, while silver looks natural.
What hair color is good for dark Winter?
Deep Winters naturally have very dark hair (black or deep brown). If dyeing, choose cool-toned shades: true black, espresso brown, deep burgundy, or deep violet-black. Avoid warm tones like auburn, golden brown, or honey highlights—these clash with your cool undertones.
Can Deep Winter wear brown?
Cool dark brown works, but avoid warm, earthy browns. Stick to charcoal or black as primary darks.
What's the difference between Deep Winter and Deep Autumn?
Deep Winter is cool; Deep Autumn is warm. Winter wears emerald; Autumn wears forest green. Winter wears burgundy; Autumn wears rust.
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