Winter · Cool
Winter Vivid
Fuchsia and royal blue bursting against an icy base
The most saturated cool palette. Make a bold jewel tone like fuchsia, royal blue, or emerald the main focus of your outfit, and finish with pure white and black. Adding muted colors can soften the impact of these jewel tones, so start by pairing one clear color with neutrals.
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Signature colors
- Fuchsia
- Magenta
- True Red
- Royal Blue
- Cobalt
- Emerald
- Violet
- Icy Pink
- Icy Blue
- Icy Lavender
Best colors
- Fuchsia
- Royal Blue
- Emerald
Neutrals
- Pure White
- Icy Gray
- Charcoal
- Black
Colors to keep away from your face
- Mustard
- Camel
- Oatmeal
Typical features
- Cool, clear skin and bright, defined eyes
- Vivid cool colors bring your face to life
- Muted colors wash out your features
Often confused with
Winter Vivid vs Spring Bright
| Winter Vivid | Spring Bright | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Fuchsia, Magenta, True Red | Coral, Coral Red, Peach |
| Best colors | Fuchsia, Royal Blue, Emerald | Coral, Golden Yellow, Turquoise |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Mustard, Camel, Oatmeal | Dusty Mauve, Gray Blue, Cold Gray |
Winter Vivid vs Winter True
| Winter Vivid | Winter True | |
|---|---|---|
| Signature colors | Fuchsia, Magenta, True Red | True Red, Fuchsia, Magenta |
| Best colors | Fuchsia, Royal Blue, Emerald | True Red, Royal Blue, Emerald |
| Colors to keep away from your face | Mustard, Camel, Oatmeal | Mustard, Rust, Terracotta |
Questions about Winter Vivid
Is Winter Vivid warm or cool?
Winter Vivid is a Winter tone, on the Cool side.
Which colors suit Winter Vivid best?
Fuchsia, Royal Blue, Emerald. Start with these near your face — tops, scarves and lips.
Which colors should Winter Vivid keep away from the face?
Mustard, Camel, Oatmeal. If you love them, wear them away from the face, like trousers, bags or shoes.
How is Winter Vivid different from Spring Bright?
Winter Vivid centers on Fuchsia, Magenta, True Red, while Spring Bright centers on Coral, Coral Red, Peach. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.
How is Winter Vivid different from Winter True?
Winter Vivid centers on Fuchsia, Magenta, True Red, while Winter True centers on True Red, Fuchsia, Magenta. Compare the two palettes near your face in daylight.