Color Palette Comparison
True Autumn vs True Winter
The Key Difference
The fundamental difference is temperature: True Autumn is warm-toned while True Winter is cool-toned. This affects which undertones in clothing will harmonize with your skin.
At a Glance
True Autumn
True Autumn is the quintessential warm, rich season. True Autumns have medium contrast with distinctly warm, golden coloring that comes alive in saturated earth tones.
True Winter
True Winter is the quintessential high-contrast season. True Winters have dramatic contrast between dark hair, light skin, and bright eyes, suiting the most vivid, saturated colors.
The Palettes
True Autumn
Goldenrod
Pumpkin
Copper
Rust
Warm Saffron
Bronze
Warm Olive
Sienna
True Winter
Electric Blue
Hot Pink
Ruby
Black
Bright Purple
Cyan
Fuchsia
Pure White
Understanding the Characteristics
True Autumn
Unmistakably Warm
Golden undertones run through every aspect of your coloring. Cool colors look foreign on you; warm earth tones feel like coming home.
Rich & Saturated
Unlike the softer Autumns, you can handle depth and richness. Your colors are the full-bodied reds of turning leaves, the burnt orange of harvest.
Medium Contrast
You have definition without drama. This balance means you look best in colors with similar intensity—not washed out, not overpowering.
True Winter
Dramatic Contrast
Snow White coloring—the fairest skin against the darkest hair. This extreme contrast is your defining feature, and your colors should match this intensity.
Cool & Clear
Your undertones are decidedly cool, and your colors must have absolute clarity. Any muddiness or warmth diminishes your natural brilliance.
Maximum Saturation
You can wear colors at their most intense—pure red, electric blue, stark black and white. What would overwhelm other seasons makes you come alive.
Who Wears It Best
True Autumn
Best For
Warm undertones
Green, hazel, or warm brown eyes
Red, auburn, or warm brown hair
Golden or olive skin
Avoid
Pure white
Black
Cool pink
Cool navy
True Winter
Best For
Cool undertones
Bright blue, green, or dark brown eyes
Black or very dark brown hair
Porcelain or cool olive skin
Avoid
Warm cream
Camel
Rust orange
Warm gold
In the Spotlight
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