Winter · Cool, clear and crisp

True Winter color palette

Also called Cool Winter.

True Winter is the coolest Winter. Your coloring has clear blue undertones, so icy colors, true red, royal blue, emerald and pure white look crisp, and warm earthy tones look dull.

UndertoneCool
DepthMedium to deep
ChromaClear
ContrastHigh

Best colors for True Winter

These 40 shades are the True Winter palette used in the ToneLily app. Wear them near your face, in tops, dresses, scarves and accessories.

True Winter neutrals

Build your basics (coats, trousers, bags and shoes) from these neutrals.

Colors True Winter should avoid

These shades fight your natural coloring. If you love one, keep it away from your face.

True Winter makeup

Lipstick

  • True Red
  • Cool Fuchsia
  • Crimson Berry

Blush

  • Cool Pink
  • Plum Flush

Eyeshadow

  • Charcoal
  • Deep Plum
  • Icy Silver

Best hair colors for True Winter

Jewelry, metals and gemstones

Metals: Silver, white gold and platinum.

How to tell if you’re a True Winter

Often dark brown, black or cool-toned hair, cool brown, grey or blue eyes, and porcelain to deep skin with cool or blue-pink 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 True Winter

Are you really a True Winter?

Find out from one selfie.

ToneLily reads your undertone, contrast and depth, then gives you your season, your palette and makeup you can try on.

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