Palettes

Deep Winter Palette

The complete Deep Winter colour palette — rich, dark, cool shades for the most dramatic of the Winter sub-seasons.

By Sue·16 August 2025·4 min read
Deep Winter Palette — Colours by Sue, Perth

Deep Winter is the darkest, richest of the Winter family. Black, ruby, deep emerald — Deep Winters wear what most seasons can't.

Deep Winter neutrals

  • Pure black
  • Pure white
  • Charcoal
  • Deepest navy

Deep Winter accents

  • Ruby, burgundy
  • Royal purple, plum
  • Deep emerald, forest
  • Cobalt, ice blue

Deep Winter makeup

  • Foundation — cool with depth
  • Blush — berry, plum
  • Lipstick — burgundy, ruby, deep berry
  • Eyes — black, charcoal, deep plum

Frequently asked questions

Is Deep Winter the same as True Winter?

No — Deep Winter is darker; True (Cool) Winter is brighter. Deep Winter can wear ruby; True Winter wears true red.

Can Deep Winter wear pastels?

Avoid — pastels wash them out. Stick to deep, rich, cool shades.

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