UndertonaSeason comparison
Deep Autumn vs Deep Winter
Deep Autumn: Deep, warm and dramatic, with rich spice-market color. Deep Winter: Dark, cool and striking, with jewel toned drama.
Deep Autumn
Deep Winter
At a glance
| Deep Autumn | Deep Winter | |
|---|---|---|
| Defining quality | Deep | Deep |
| Undertone | neutral warm | neutral cool |
| Depth | deep | deep |
| Chroma | medium | bright |
| Contrast | medium | high |
| Best neutrals | Espresso, Chocolate, Dark camel | Black, Charcoal, Pure white |
| Signature lipstick | Mahogany | True red |
| Best hair color | Espresso brown | Soft black |
How to tell them apart
- Both are deep seasons, so the question is not whether your coloring is deep but which secondary quality leads: warm for Deep Autumn or cool for Deep Winter.
- Undertone: Deep Autumn is neutral warm and Deep Winter is neutral cool. Hold mahogany and true red under your chin in daylight; the one that evens out your skin points to your season.
- Chroma: Deep Winter wears bright color and Deep Autumn wears medium color. If saturated brights make your eyes sparkle, you are closer to Deep Winter; if they look loud and dusty shades look expensive, you are closer to Deep Autumn.
- Contrast: Deep Autumn has medium contrast and Deep Winter has high contrast between hair, skin and eyes. A black and white photo of your face makes contrast easy to judge.
- Metals: Deep Autumn suits yellow gold, antique gold, copper and bronze, while Deep Winter suits silver, platinum, white gold and gunmetal.
Colors both seasons can wear
These shades sit close to both palettes, so they are safe while you decide.
- Deep teal#1F5C5A
- Petrol blue#1F4E5F
- Espresso#3B2A20
- Warm charcoal#3F3A36
Deep Autumn colors
- Mahogany#7C3A2D
- Deep rust#9A3B1F
- Forest green#2E4D2E
- Deep teal#1F5C5A
- Dark olive#556B2F
- Deep mustard#C99A16
- Pumpkin#C4581C
- Warm aubergine#4E2A3A
- Deep tomato#A8322A
- Bronze#8C6A34
- Petrol blue#1F4E5F
- Oxblood#5E1F24
Deep Winter colors
- True red#C8102E
- Cool burgundy#7B1E3A
- Emerald#0B7A55
- Sapphire#1F3F99
- Royal purple#5B2A86
- Deep fuchsia#A8235F
- Pine green#0E4D3E
- Deep cool teal#0B5E6F
- Cranberry#8E1F3D
- Cobalt#0047AB
- Blackberry#3D1C3D
- Icy pink#F3D2E0
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Deep Autumn and Deep Winter?
Both are deep seasons, so the question is not whether your coloring is deep but which secondary quality leads: warm for Deep Autumn or cool for Deep Winter.
Which colors can both Deep Autumn and Deep Winter wear?
Deep teal, Petrol blue, Espresso, Warm charcoal sit close to both palettes, so they are safe choices while you decide.
Can a Deep Autumn be mistaken for a Deep Winter?
Yes, they are common mix-ups because they share traits. Compare how baby pink and orange look near your face: each season's worst color is the other's clue.