The Deep Winter

Deep Winters are strikingly bold, with an unmistakable depth in their coloring. This season embodies the intensity of deep, mostly cool colors paired with high contrast. As the deepest of all Winters, Deep Winters thrive in a palette that balances darkness with clarity and vibrancy.

Here are the basics of the Deep Winter season

Temperature: Cool, mainly
Value: Deep
Chroma: Clear

Sister Season: Deep Autumn

Best Colors: Black, Pure White, Dark Charcoal, True Red, Midnight Blue, Hot Pink, Cool Burgundy.

Worst Colors: Golden Browns, soft peach, light earth tones, dusty cool pastels.

Deep cool coloring allows you to wear vibrant primary colors like True Red and Blue, deep neutrals like Deep Charcoal, Pure White, and of course, Black. Winters are the only seasons in which Black truly enhances their skin tones and makes them come alive.

FYI: all Winters look good in black, but Deep Winters own this color.

You are a blend of both Winter and Autumn (Winter “flowing’ into Autumn), so while you will favor cool colors more, you will also be able to wear the deepest colors of the Autumn palette as well, such as Deep Chocolate Brown and Pine Green.

Hallmarks of the Deep Winter

Identifying a Deep Winter is usually pretty easy due to the season’s signature deep and contrasting features.

Eyes: Typically black, dark brown, or deep hazel. Some may have very dark blue eyes, and hazel eyes may show hints of warmth, often with gold starbursts or splotches.
Hair: Always dark, ranging from deep brown to black. Highlights, if present, are subtle and never golden or overly warm.
Skin: Ranges from very light to very dark but often has a warm overtone. The skin may appear neutral or cool, depending on the individual.
Tip: if your overall coloring shows little-to-no visible warmth, you might be a 'twin' of the Deep Winter, the "Cold Deep Winter".

Building A Deep Winter Wardrobe

A wardrobe built using your Deep Winter palette ensures every piece with be flattering, creating a cohesive and polished look.

Core Neutrals
Black, charcoal, and deep navy are your foundational colors. Black, in particular, is one of your best colors around which to build a core wardrobe. These deep neutrals are versatile and provide a base for bold accents.

Power Colors
Your best colors are your power colors. Striking shades like cobalt blue, magenta, true red, emerald green, and even pure white are colors that will add energy and personality to your outfits.

Wardrobe Tips

• Black is your best neutral and also a power color.
• Bright, icy accents help create high contrast against the darker colors.
Deep Winters can have a surprising amount of warmth. No need to avoid all warm colors, as long as they are deep in value.

Accessories for the Deep Winter

Jewelry: Sparkle and shine are key for Deep Winters. Due to your blended temperatures, you can wear both silver or gold.

Gemstones: Cool jewel tones like emerald, amethyst, sapphire, and ruby are perfect gemstone choices.

Eyewear: Frames in bold colors like black, navy, or purple enhance your features.

For other accessories like scarves and hats, choose only your best colors from your palette.

What's the difference between a Deep Winter and a Smokey Soft Winter?

Some people were born Smokey Soft Winters, such as Bella Hadid and Katie Holmes.

Other’s might have transitioned over time from a different seasons, like this woman above.

She was a classic Deep Winter with dark hair and dark eyes. As people age, if their hair starts to grey significantly, they visually cool down. Sometimes their skin loses some of its warmth as well.

As a Deep Winter ages and greys, and if she doesn’t want to mess with the upkeep of dyeing their hair, then I will often suggest she consider embracing one of the Soft Winter palettes.

As we know, Deep Winters can have a fair amount of warmth in their skin and/or eyes. If there is still some warm overtones left or maybe some golden patterns in their eyes, they may choose the Toasted Soft Winter palette.

For those who cool down significantly, with little no visual warmth, the Smokey Soft Winter is best.

The Deep Winter palette celebrates your bold, intense beauty. By wearing your best colors, you’ll amplify your natural coloring, radiating confidence and vitality.

For an in-depth guide to mastering the Deep Winter look—including detailed color palettes, expert tips, and advanced insights—explore my Deep Winter eBook.

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Below are some fashion sets I put together to for the Deep Winter season.

More looks can be found on my Pinterest Page.

If you haven't noticed yet, many images I use on this site are marked "ColorBreeze Art". This is part of my new artwork and visuals I have created with the help of AI, among other digital photo software. I will be slowly adding more images over time. Here are some for this season. Please share on Pinterest if you like them!