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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.

ItemDeep AutumnvsDeep 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.