Autumn family · 12-season palette
Deep Autumn Color Palette
Short answer
24 colors · tap to hold one at the chin & copy its HEX
Warm-leaning
Deep
Medium
01 — Character
Deep Autumn at a glance
Deep Autumn is autumn at dusk: deep, warm-leaning and rich. Hair and eyes are usually dark — espresso, deep auburn, dark brown — and skin of any depth has a warm or warm-neutral cast. Dark, saturated earth and jewel colors such as oxblood, deep teal and forest match that depth, while pale pastels can look borrowed.
Contrast
Contrast is medium-high. Anchor outfits with espresso or dark olive, then add one rich color near the face.
Deciding trait
Deep
Depth decides first. Deep Autumn sits at the deep end of the scale, so colors need enough weight to match dark hair and eyes; its Autumn roots tip the palette warm.
Undertone
Warm-leaning
Depth
Deep
Clarity
Medium
02 — Palette by use
24 colors, sorted by the job they do
Base neutrals carry an outfit, main colors go near the face, and accents add a small dose. Tap any swatch to copy its HEX code.
Base neutrals
Trousers, coats, bags and shoes — the backbone of a wardrobe.
Main colors
Tops, knitwear, dresses — the colors that sit near your face.
Accents
Scarves, lips, jewelry and prints — small doses with impact.
Three starter formulas · 60 / 30 / 10
- Dark Chocolate60% · base
- Warm Burgundy30% · main
- Warm Crimson10% · accent
- Warm Ivory60% · base
- Rust30% · main
- Warm Emerald10% · accent
- Dark Olive60% · base
- Olive30% · main
- Burnt Sienna10% · accent
HEX values are for communication — screens and fabric differ, so check colors in person.
03 — Whites & black
Your white — and what to wear instead of black
Palette white
Warm Ivory
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Whites
Warm ivory and cream.
Compare against
Darks
Espresso and dark chocolate; black can work, softened with warm layers.
04 — Metals
Start with gold
Antique gold, bronze, copper.
Finish
Satin or lightly polished — the middle ground.
Compare pieces of similar size and shine, on the same side of your face, in the same light — and judge harmony, not sparkle.
Named for this season
05 — Hair color
Hair color directions
Dark chocolate, deep auburn or espresso with warm lowlights.
Directions to discuss with a colorist, not a formula — your color history and hair condition decide what’s achievable.
06 — Makeup
Makeup, by color family
Bronze or brick blush, oxblood or warm berry lips, deep olive or plum shadow.
Color families only — we don’t recommend specific products.
07 — Outfits
Work and weekend, in Deep Autumn colors
Your season narrows the colors; dress code, climate, budget and taste decide the pieces. Start from what you already own.
Work
Espresso suit, warm ivory blouse, deep teal scarf and antique gold.
Weekend & dates
Forest-green sweater, dark denim and oxblood loafers.
09 — Neighbors
How Deep Autumn differs from its neighbors
Seasons that sit next to each other on the wheel often share one or two traits. Compare them at the same depth, one pair at a time, in daylight.
| Trait | Deep Autumn | Deep Winter | True Autumn | Soft Autumn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undertone | Warm-leaning | Cool-leaning | Warm | Warm-leaning |
| Depth | Deep | Deep | Medium-deep | Medium |
| Clarity | Medium | Clear | Medium | Muted |
| Signature colors | ||||
| Best white | Warm Ivory | Pure White | Warm Cream | Oatmeal |
| Metal to start with | gold | silver | gold | gold |
Deep Winter
Both are deep. Deep Autumn is warmer and softer, while Deep Winter is cooler and clearer.
Try this pair at your chin
True Autumn
Both have medium clarity. Deep Autumn is cooler and deeper, while True Autumn is warmer and lighter.
Try this pair at your chin
Soft Autumn
Both lean warm. Deep Autumn is deeper and clearer, while Soft Autumn is lighter and softer.
Try this pair at your chin
10 — Common misreads
Four things that make Deep Autumn look like something else
Hair dye
Cool blue-black dye can make Deep Autumn look like Deep Winter. With your natural hair, compare black and espresso at the collar.
Lighting
Low light makes deep colors merge into one. Test oxblood against burgundy in daylight, where the warm–cool difference is visible.
Tanning
A tan deepens the warm cast and makes True Autumn and Deep Autumn harder to separate; the depth of your hair and eyes usually tips it.
Makeup
A bare face next to very dark drapes can look shadowed — that doesn’t mean the color is wrong. A warm berry lip often shows what the drape is really doing.
11 — Colors to skip near the face
What may look heavy near your face
Pale pastels and icy colors can wash out against deep features.
If you love one of these, wear it below the waist, or put a palette color at the neckline.
Looking “tired” in a color is a visual effect of contrast and reflected light, not a health signal.
12 — Questions
Deep Autumn, answered
HEX values are for communication — screens and fabric differ, so check colors in person.
Updated Oct 2026
Not sure you’re a Deep Autumn?
Our drape test compares colors on your own selfie and gives a closest season, a runner-up and the reasons. It needs an account and a plan — you can also compare the pairs above in daylight.