Colour Season:
Deep Autumn
Deep Autumn is the deepest and most dramatic of the Autumn palettes — an elegant mix of sensual tones with a touch of honey. The colours are saturated and earthy: dark espresso, deep forest green, aubergine, and mahogany. Overly light pastels or clear, icy tones make the natural lustre fade; Zendaya is often used as an example. It is easily confused with Deep Winter, which shares the depth but is cool, while Deep Autumn is warm.
Click a tile in the colour wheel — the top of the page changes to the tone you choose.
See Deep Autumn on yourself in the Colour MirrorAutumn’s darkest, most intense corner
Signature Palette
Signature palette for Deep Autumn – 56 colours
Key traits
- Depth is the anchor — colours can be dark and rich
- The warmth shows in gold or olive tones in skin and hair
- Contrast between features is medium to high
- Light, cool pastels make the whole look pale and tired
Could this be you?
Tick the ones that match. Three or more is usually a good reason to look more closely at Deep Autumn.
Best neutrals & metals
Neutrals
Linen, warm sand, deep blue-green, deep plum, mahogany, deep espresso
Metals
Gold — especially antique or brushed — plus bronze and copper; silver in darker, oxidised versions
Colours to avoid
Light pastels can look almost childish on a Deep Autumn — it is easy to disappear in them. Pale pink turns the skin ashen, and crisp white drowns the depth. Neon and clear primary colours also compete with your earthy depth.
Next steps
Three ways into the palette — pick the one that fits right now.
Deep Autumn vs
Deep Winter
Deep Autumn and Deep Winter are sometimes confused. Both seasons have deep, moderately clear colours. The main difference is temperature. Deep Winter's palette is predominantly cool, with blue and grey undertones, while Deep Autumn's is warmer, with undertones of rust, copper, and gold. Both seasons suit dark shades, but they look harmonious only when the colour choice matches the natural undertone.
Other Autumn sub-seasons
See how the other Autumn sub-seasons compare with Deep Autumn.
Find garments that
suit you
When you know your colour season, finding garments that make you shine becomes easier. Instead of searching through thousands of items, you’ll see only those that match your colour season. Choose a season and discover the difference.
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What you get with a personal colour analysis
- Your exact colour season and subseason (1 of 12)
- Customised colour palette with your best colours
- Best base and accent colours for your wardrobe
- Style tips and colour combinations that bring out your best
- Recommendations for jewellery and accessories
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