Color Season:
Deep Autumn
Deep Autumn is the most dramatic and deep of the Autumn palettes — an elegant mix of sensual tones with a touch of honey. The colors are saturated and earthy: dark espresso, deep forest green, aubergine, and mahogany. Overly light pastels or clear, icy tones make the natural luster fade; Zendaya is a frequently used example. It is easily confused with Deep Winter, which shares the depth but is cool where Deep Autumn is warm.
Click the tiles in the color wheel — the top of the page repaints in the tone you pick.
Autumn’s darkest, most intense corner
Key traits
- Depth is the anchor — colors can be dark and rich
- The warmth shows in gold or olive tones in skin and hair
- Contrast between features runs medium to high
- Light, cool pastels make the whole look pale and tired
Could this be you?
Tick the ones that match. Three or more is usually a good reason to look more closely at Deep Autumn.
Best neutrals & metals
Neutrals
Linen, warm sand, deep blue-green, deep plum, mahogany, deep espresso
Metals
Gold — especially antique or brushed — plus bronze and copper; silver in darker, oxidized versions
Colors to avoid
Light pastels can read almost childish on a Deep Autumn — it is easy to disappear in them. Pale pink turns the skin ashen and crisp white drowns the depth. Neon and clear primary colors also compete with your earthy depth.
Next steps
Three ways into the palette — pick the one that fits right now.
Deep Autumn vs
Deep Winter
Deep Autumn and Deep Winter are sometimes confused. Both seasons are characterized by deep, moderately clear colors. The difference lies above all in temperature. Where Deep Winter's palette consists of predominantly cool colors with blue and gray undertones, Deep Autumn's palette is marked by warmer colors with undertones of rust, copper, and gold. Both seasons suit dark shades, but harmony only appears when the color choice matches the natural undertone.
Other Autumn sub-seasons
How the other Autumn sub-seasons look compared to Deep Autumn.
Find garments that suit you
When you know your color season, it becomes easy to find garments that make you shine. Instead of searching among thousands of items, we show you only those that match your color season. Choose a season and discover the difference.
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What you get with a personal color analysis
- Your exact color season and subseason (1 of 12)
- Customized color palette with your best colors
- Best base and accent colors for your wardrobe
- Style tips and color combinations that bring out your best
- Recommendations for jewelry and accessories
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