Autumn · Also called Dark Autumn

Deep Autumn

Deep and warm-neutral, like evergreen woods at dusk.

Value: Deep
Temperature: Warm-neutral
Chroma: Rich, moderately clear

The Deep Autumn palette

1. Warm ivory#EFE3CC

2. Dark chocolate#3E2A21

3. Espresso#2E2420

4. Deep olive#4E4F2C

5. Bronze#7E5B34

6. Warm charcoal#3D3A36

7. Oxblood#6E1F24

8. Deep teal#145A5C

9. Forest green#2D5236

10. Burgundy#7A2638

11. Copper#B0643A

12. Paprika#A8432C

13. Deep mustard#B58A2A

14. Aubergine#4E2C40

Approximate on-screen colors. Fabric and daylight will vary.

How to wear it

Deep neutrals like espresso and dark olive can replace black.
Jewel-dark accents such as oxblood and deep teal look rich, not heavy.
Antique gold and copper suit the depth.

Next-door seasons

Warm Autumn. Warm Autumn is warmer and a little lighter.
Deep Winter. Deep Winter is equally deep but cooler.
Soft Autumn. Soft Autumn is much lighter and softer.

Deep Autumn outfit idea: flat-lay in Deep Autumn colors — *1. An easy Deep Autumn outfit: espresso trousers + deep teal knit + warm ivory shirt + oxblood scarf.*

Remember: color seasons are a convention, not a scientific fact about anyone. Fabric, dye, screens and daylight all shift how a color looks.

About this site

I'm Diana, and Light Summer is my palette. This is my own personal guide, written and designed by me. The nature scenes, flat-lays and textures are original images made for this site. The palette charts are my own approximations of each season, informed by common twelve-season references.

This is an independent project. I'm not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Quince, Dream Wardrobe or any brand mentioned here. Product names, photos and prices belong to their owners and link to the original product pages.