Winter · Cool
Winter Dark
A deep winter palette anchored by burgundy and midnight navy
The darkest cool palette. Build on dark, cool jewel tones like burgundy, deep emerald, and midnight navy, and frame your face with a touch of icy gray or a white collar. High contrast in lightness makes your features look sharper.
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Signature colors
- Burgundy
- Deep Wine
- Deep Plum
- Midnight Navy
- Deep Cobalt
- Deep Emerald
- Pine Green
- Deep Violet
- Icy Gray
- Icy Lavender
Best colors
- Burgundy
- Midnight Navy
- Deep Emerald
Neutrals
- Pure White
- Silver Gray
- Charcoal
- Black
Colors to keep away from your face
- Oatmeal
- Warm Ivory
- Salmon
Typical features
- Cool, deep skin and dark eyes
- Grounded in dark cool colors
- Wearing only pale pastels can make you look washed out
Often confused with
Winter Dark vs Autumn Dark
| Winter Dark | Autumn Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Burgundy, Deep Wine, Deep Plum | Deep Rust, Mahogany, Dark Cognac |
| Best colors | Burgundy, Midnight Navy, Deep Emerald | Deep Rust, Forest Green, Aubergine |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Oatmeal, Warm Ivory, Salmon | Icy Pink, Pure White, Icy Mint |
Winter Dark vs Summer Mute Dark
| Winter Dark | Summer Mute Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Burgundy, Deep Wine, Deep Plum | Deep Mauve, Plum Gray, Slate Blue |
| Best colors | Burgundy, Midnight Navy, Deep Emerald | Deep Mauve, Slate Blue, Dusty Wine |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Oatmeal, Warm Ivory, Salmon | Golden Amber, Warm Ivory, Mustard |
Questions about Winter Dark
Is Winter Dark warm or cool?
Winter Dark is a Winter tone, on the Cool side.
Which colors suit Winter Dark best?
Burgundy, Midnight Navy, Deep Emerald. Start with these near your face — tops, scarves and lips.
Which colors should Winter Dark keep away from the face?
Oatmeal, Warm Ivory, Salmon. If you love them, wear them away from the face, like trousers, bags or shoes.
How is Winter Dark different from Autumn Dark?
Winter Dark centers on Burgundy, Deep Wine, Deep Plum, while Autumn Dark centers on Deep Rust, Mahogany, Dark Cognac. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.
How is Winter Dark different from Summer Mute Dark?
Winter Dark centers on Burgundy, Deep Wine, Deep Plum, while Summer Mute Dark centers on Deep Mauve, Plum Gray, Slate Blue. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.