Deep Autumn vs. Deep Winter
Side-by-side comparison to help you find your true season.
Deep Autumn
Warm-neutralDeepRich
#C06020
Burnt Orange
#A84A20
Rust
#5A6A30
Olive
#1A5A50
Deep Teal
#4A2A40
Aubergine
#5A3A2A
Cocoa
#B08050
Camel
#6A6058
Warm Gray
Deep Winter
Cool-neutralDeepClear
#8A1828
Crimson
#5A1828
Burgundy
#0A5A28
Emerald Green
#1A2A6A
Sapphire Blue
#3A1A5A
Deep Purple
#2A2A30
Charcoal
#000000
Pure Black
#FFFFFF
Optic White
What They Share
- •Both are deep, high-contrast seasons
- •Both carry dramatic, bold color stories
- •Both look best with strong, saturated colors
- •Both can wear black better than light seasons
The Deciding Difference
Temperature is the deciding factor. Deep Autumn is warm-neutral (colors have golden, rusty undertones). Deep Winter is cool-neutral (colors have icy, blue undertones).
Try These Drape Tests
Compare these specific colors in natural daylight near your face.
| Item | Deep Autumn | vs | Deep Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red swatch | #B04030 | vs | #8A1828 |
| Green swatch | #1A3A1A | vs | #0A5A28 |
| Purple swatch | #4A2A40 | vs | #3A1A5A |
| White alternative | #E8DCC8 | vs | #FFFFFF |
How to Decide
Drape a warm rust red and a cool true red near your face. If the rust red harmonizes with your skin, you lean Deep Autumn. If the cool true red brightens your complexion, you lean Deep Winter.