Best colors for Dark Winter
These 40 shades are the Dark Winter palette used in the ToneLily app. Wear them near your face, in tops, dresses, scarves and accessories.
- True Red#C41E3A
- Crimson#B01038
- Deep Red#9E1B32
- Burgundy#6E1030
- Wine#5A1028
- Black Cherry#4A0E24
- Raspberry#B82050
- Cool Berry#A81E5A
- Magenta#C01E7A
- Fuchsia#D42A8A
- Hot Pink#E02A6E
- Cyclamen#CE1A72
- Icy Pink#F0C8D8
- Blush Ice#F6DCE2
- Plum#5A2050
- Aubergine#3A1E38
- Amethyst#6A2E8E
- Royal Purple#4E2A8E
- Violet#7A3EBE
- Orchid#A24EB0
- Emerald#00734E
- Pine Green#14432E
- Forest Green#1A4030
- Jade#0E7A5E
- Teal#0E5E5A
- Deep Teal#0A4A4A
- Clear Teal#00807A
- Petrol Blue#17465C
- Royal Blue#1E3A8E
- Sapphire#1A4A8E
- Cobalt#1F4AB0
- Steel Blue#3A5E8E
- Turquoise#00A2B8
- Lemon Ice#F2F0C4
- Mint Ice#C8E8DC
- Lavender Ice#D8CFE8
- Periwinkle#5A6ECE
- Aqua#6ECFDC
- Cool Red#C0304A
- Lagoon#0E6E8E
Dark Winter neutrals
Build your basics (coats, trousers, bags and shoes) from these neutrals.
- Pure White#FBFBFB
- Ice Blue#CFE0EC
- Silver Grey#B8BDC2
- Cool Grey#7A7E86
- Charcoal#3A3C42
- Graphite#2A2C32
- Black#100E12
- Midnight Navy#14203A
- Taupe Grey#7E7870
- Espresso#33241E
Colors Dark Winter should avoid
These shades fight your natural coloring. If you love one, keep it away from your face.
- Peach
- Apricot
- Camel
- Oatmeal
- Mustard
- Moss
- Rust
- Terracotta
- Warm Beige
- Soft Gold
- Salmon
- Dusty Coral
Dark Winter makeup
Lipstick
- Black Cherry
- Deep Wine
- Plum Noir
Blush
- Cool Pink
- Plum Flush
Eyeshadow
- Charcoal
- Deep Plum
- Icy Silver
Best hair colors for Dark Winter
- Jet Black
- Espresso
- Chestnut
- Ash Brown
- Cool Ash Blonde
- Burgundy
Jewelry, metals and gemstones
Metals: Silver, white gold, platinum and gunmetal.
- Diamond White
- Ruby
- Emerald
- Sapphire
- Onyx
How to tell if you’re a Dark Winter
Often dark brown to black hair, dark brown or deep hazel eyes, and skin anywhere from fair to deep with neutral or cool undertones.
Features vary a lot within every season, so the most reliable test is how colors react with your face. Take the free color analysis quiz for a quick estimate, or let the ToneLily app analyze a selfie in natural light.
Styling tips for Dark Winter
- Black, charcoal and deep navy are your best neutrals.
- Pair dark colors with a touch of bright white for contrast.
- Deep berry, wine and true red lipsticks suit you.
