Deep and warm
Deep Autumn, also called Dark Autumn, is deep first and warm second. Dark brown or black hair, dark brown eyes and medium to deep skin with a warm or neutral undertone are typical. The palette is the richest of the Autumns: espresso, forest green, deep teal, paprika and aubergine.
Putting it together
- Use espresso, dark olive and warm charcoal as dark neutrals; Deep Autumn can wear near-black better than other Autumns.
- Cream is the light neutral; it works better than stark white.
- Pair a deep core color such as forest or burgundy brown with a metallic accent like copper or dark gold.
Shades that fade you
Pastel pink, icy lavender, silver gray and baby blue are too light and cool. They tend to look chalky beside deep, warm coloring.
Deep Autumn or Deep Winter?
These two seasons are neighbors. Both suit dark colors. Deep Autumn leans warm, with bronze, mustard and paprika; Deep Winter leans cool, with sapphire, fuchsia and icy accents. Compare the burnt orange and the true red swatches near your face to tell them apart.
Accessories
Antique gold, bronze, copper and wood jewelry tend to look best. Oxblood, brick and deep terracotta lipsticks match the palette.