Winter Color Season
Winter is the most high-contrast and coolest of the four seasons. Cool undertones, striking contrast between features — dark hair, lighter or very dark skin, and clear or vivid eyes. Jewel tones and true black are your signature.
Find My Season FreeYour Winter Color Palette
These are the colors that work in harmony with Winter coloring. Discover your exact type using our free seasonal color analysis tool, or explore the three Winter sub-seasons below.
Colors to Avoid
Style Notes for Winter
Best Neutrals
True black, pure white, navy, charcoal
Best Metals
Silver, white gold, platinum
Hair Colors
Jet black, cool dark brown, platinum blonde
Makeup
Berry or true red lips, cool-toned blush, icy highlight
The Three Winter Sub-Seasons
Seasonal color analysis divides Winter into three sub-seasons based on depth, warmth, and contrast. Learn about all 12 color seasons →
Compare With Related Seasons
Not sure if Winter is right? Compare with these seasons — if one resonates more, take the free seasonal color analysis quiz to confirm.
Summer Color Season
The other cool season — softer and more muted than Winter.
Autumn Color Season
Warm and deep — compare if you're unsure about coolness.
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