Winter · Also called Dark Winter

Deep Winter

Deep and cool-neutral, with dramatic, inky contrast.

Value: Deep, high contrast
Temperature: Cool-neutral
Chroma: Clear

The Deep Winter palette

1. Soft white#F2F1EE

2. Black#1C1C1E

3. Charcoal#36373C

4. Ink navy#1F2A44

5. Deep taupe#5A4E4A

6. Pine#1F3B33

7. Berry#8E2752

8. Plum#5E2A55

9. Burgundy#6E1E33

10. Deep emerald#11604A

11. Sapphire#1F4A9C

12. Cool red#B0203A

13. Deep teal#0F5560

14. Amethyst#6A3D8F

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

How to wear it

Black, charcoal and ink navy anchor every look.
Pair a deep jewel tone with soft white for crisp contrast.
Silver, platinum and polished finishes suit the clarity.

Next-door seasons

Deep Autumn. Deep Autumn is equally deep but warmer and earthier.
Cool Winter. Cool Winter is cooler and icier.
Bright Winter. Bright Winter is lighter and more vivid.

Deep Winter outfit idea: flat-lay in Deep Winter colors — *1. An easy Deep Winter outfit: charcoal trousers + berry knit + soft white shirt + ink navy 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.