Winter Color Analysis: Cool and clear
Winter coloring is cool and clear, usually with noticeable contrast. Winters look their best in pure, saturated, blue-based colors, plus black and crisp white.
Shared Winter traits
- Undertone
- Cool to neutral-cool
- Value (depth)
- Medium to deep
- Chroma (clarity)
- Clear and vivid
Winter coloring appears in people of every skin depth and background — these traits describe how colors interact with your features, not your skin shade.
The three Winter sub-seasons
WinterDeep Winter
Bold, deep and striking
Characteristics:
- Neutral-cool undertone
- Deep depth, high contrast
Best colors:
- Black
- Emerald
- Ruby
WinterTrue Winter
Icy, clear and elegant
Characteristics:
- Cool undertone
- Medium to deep depth, high contrast
Best colors:
- True Blue
- Magenta
- Icy Lavender
WinterBright Winter
Brilliant, cool and dazzling
Characteristics:
- Neutral-cool undertone
- Medium depth, high contrast
Best colors:
- Electric Blue
- Hot Pink
- Emerald
Which Winter are you?
- If depth stands out most and you wear dark colors with ease, look at Deep Winter.
- If coolness stands out most and icy shades suit you, look at True Winter.
- If clarity stands out most and electric colors make your eyes sparkle, look at Bright Winter.
Winter FAQ
Winters usually look sharp in black, crisp white and jewel tones, and tired in muted, earthy or warm golden colors. Silver and platinum tend to flatter.
Both are cool. Winter colors are clearer and higher in contrast; Summer colors are softer and more muted.