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True (Cool) Winter

Cool, crisp and bold.

Palette

The True Winter palette

Wear these near the face: tops, scarves, frames. Any two of them go together.

  • Blue Red#C21E3A
  • Cherry#D0103A
  • Burgundy Wine#7A1530
  • Cool Raspberry#9E1F55
  • Magenta#B3176F
  • Hot Pink#E01E7E
  • Plum#6A1B4D
  • Royal Purple#5A2D91
  • Violet#7A2FB8
  • Royal Blue#2649B3
  • Sapphire#1A3F99
  • Cobalt#0047AB
  • Cyan Blue#0093C8
  • Teal Blue#00708A
  • Turquoise#00B2B8
  • Jade Green#00A88F
  • Emerald#00845A
  • Pine#01543F
  • Lemon Yellow#F2E14C
  • Icy Pink#F1D3E2
  • Icy Blue#D6E6F2
  • Icy Mint#D5F0E3
  • Icy Lavender#DCD3EE
  • Silver Grey#A8ACB3

Also called Cool Winter. True Winter is the coolest of the three Winters. Your coloring has a cool blue or pink undertone and high contrast between your hair, skin and eyes. Clear, bold colors like blue red, fuchsia and navy look striking on you. Warm, golden and earthy colors clash.

True Winter has a clearly blue or pink undertone. Hair is usually dark and cool, from cool brown to blue-black, eyes are often dark or a clear cool color, and contrast between hair and skin is high. The look is crisp and graphic.

Clear, bold, cool colors match it: blue red, fuchsia, royal blue, emerald, sapphire and lemon yellow, with icy pastels as accents. Black and pure white work, and so do navy, charcoal and cool grey. Silver, platinum and white gold beat yellow gold. Warm, golden and earthy colors clash: peach, camel, orange and rust turn the skin sallow.

True Winter shares its coolness with True Summer, which has far less contrast. If soft slate blue makes the face look washed out and cobalt makes it look sharp, the coloring is Winter.

Undertone
Cool
Chroma
Clear: bold and cool
Contrast
High
Find out if you're a True Winter

Avoid

Colors to avoid

These compete with True Winter coloring. Keep them away from the face: trousers, shoes, bags.

  • Peach#F5B88F
  • Camel#C39D6F
  • Orange#F57B20
  • Olive#7B7848
  • Rust#A65E3E
  • Golden Brown#8B5A2B

Neutrals

Best neutrals

Black and pure white are yours. Navy, charcoal and cool grey carry an outfit too.

  • Pure White#FFFFFF
  • Cool Grey#8A8D93
  • Pewter Grey#6E7177
  • Charcoal#333438
  • Navy#1A2550
  • Black#000000

Metals

Best metals

Silver, platinum and white gold beat yellow gold.

Wear

  • Silver#C0C3C8
  • Platinum#DCDDDF
  • White Gold#DDDBD2
  • Polished Steel#9EA2A8

Go easy on

  • Yellow Gold#D4AF37
  • Brass#B5975A

Makeup and hair

Makeup and hair

Go bold and cool: blue red, cool fuchsia and berry wine.

Lips

  • Blue Red#C21E3A
  • Cool Fuchsia#C8227A
  • Berry Wine#7E1F45

Blush

  • Cool Pink#E08AAE
  • Fuchsia Flush#D0558E
  • Plum Rose#A44A6E

Eyes

  • Charcoal#3A3B40
  • Navy#1E2A55
  • Silver Grey#A8ACB3

Hair

Stay cool and dark: cool brown, soft black or blue-black. Skip golden, copper and caramel.

  • Cool Dark Brown#2E2523
  • Soft Black#1E1C1E
  • Blue Black#121620

Outfits

Outfit ideas

A palette color near the face, a neutral below it and a metal that suits you. Swap in any color from the palette.

Everyday

  • Royal Blue#2649B3
  • Cool Grey#8A8D93
  • Silver#C0C3C8

A royal blue top with cool grey trousers and silver jewelry.

Work

  • Icy Blue#D6E6F2
  • Charcoal#333438
  • White Gold#DDDBD2

An icy blue blouse under a charcoal jacket, with white gold jewelry.

Evening

  • Blue Red#C21E3A
  • Black#000000
  • Platinum#DCDDDF

A blue red dress with black shoes and bag, and platinum jewelry.

Famous True Winters

Famous True Winters

Public figures a color analysis studio has typed as True Winters, from public photos.

The same studio also types Liv Tyler, Jennifer Connelly, Ian Somerhalder, Sherilyn Fenn and Nicholas Braun as True Winters.

These are readings of public photos by Four Seasons Studio, not results from Seasonly. No one shown here endorses Seasonly.

Neighbouring seasons

Close to True Winter, and easy to mix up with it.

  • Deep Winter

    Just as striking, but deeper and a touch less cool.

    • True Red#C8102E
    • Emerald#00704A
    • Cobalt#0047AB
    • Fuchsia#CC2A7E
  • Bright Winter

    Just as clear, but brighter and a touch less cool.

    • Hot Pink#F0287E
    • Bright Turquoise#00C1C1
    • Lemon Yellow#F7E52E
    • Bright Violet#8A2BE2
  • True Summer

    Just as cool, but softer, with low contrast.

    • Soft Blue#6F95C8
    • Sea Green#5FA89A
    • Rose Pink#D9849C
    • Lavender#A99BD0

Questions about True Winter

Is True Winter the same as Cool Winter?
Yes. Cool Winter and True Winter are two names for the same season, with the same palette.
What colors should a True Winter avoid?
Peach, camel and orange. They compete with True Winter coloring, so keep them away from the face. Trousers, shoes and bags in them are fine.
What hair color suits a True Winter?
Stay cool and dark: cool brown, soft black or blue-black. Skip golden, copper and caramel.
What makeup suits a True Winter?
Go bold and cool: blue red, cool fuchsia and berry wine.
Which metals suit a True Winter?
Silver, platinum and white gold beat yellow gold. Wear silver, platinum, white gold and polished steel. Go easy on yellow gold and brass.
How do I find out if I'm a True Winter?
Take one daylight selfie and answer four quick questions. Seasonly reads your undertone, depth and contrast and names your season in under a minute.Find your colors

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