Deep Autumn, also called Dark Autumn, is the richest of the autumn seasons. Deep Autumns look grounded and glowing in chocolate brown, forest green, brick red, deep teal and mustard, and can look washed out in pastels. Here is the full deep autumn color palette with HEX codes, plus hair, makeup and the difference between Deep Autumn and Deep Winter.
What is a Deep Autumn?
- Deep first. Depth is the defining quality. Dark colors look natural on you.
- Warm second. A warm-neutral lean, which places Deep Autumn next to Deep Winter.
- Rich. Colors should be full and earthy, with enough strength to match your depth.
Common traits: dark brown, black-brown or dark auburn hair, dark brown, deep hazel or dark olive eyes, and medium to deep skin with a golden, olive or warm-neutral undertone.
The deep autumn color palette
| Color family | Deep autumn shades | Example HEX |
|---|---|---|
| Browns | chocolate, espresso, coffee, chestnut | #5C3A21, #4B3621, #6F4E37, #954535 |
| Reds | brick, rust-red, tomato red, warm burgundy | #8B3A2B, #A0352A, #C7372F, #6E2C2C |
| Greens | forest green, deep olive, moss, hunter green | #2E4F2F, #556B2F, #5B6A2E, #355E3B |
| Blues and teals | deep teal, petrol, dark turquoise | #01545C, #1F4E5A, #00727A |
| Yellows and oranges | mustard, burnt orange, saffron | #C79A1B, #CC5500, #E8A317 |
| Purples | aubergine, warm plum | #4E2A3A, #6B3A4F |
Best neutrals
Espresso, chocolate, coffee, deep olive, warm charcoal-brown, camel and cream. Dark brown can replace black in almost any outfit; cream replaces white.
Colors to avoid
- Pastels and icy shades: baby pink, icy blue, lavender.
- Light, muted colors that look washed out next to your depth.
- Cool brights such as fuchsia and electric blue.
- Pure white near the face.
Deep autumn hair colors
- Rich dark brown and espresso with warm reflect.
- Dark auburn and mahogany.
- Chocolate brown with caramel or copper dimension.
- Deep copper for a bold warm look.
Avoid ash blonde, platinum and very cool blue-black. Preview warm dark shades with the hair color changer.
Deep autumn makeup
- Lips: brick, terracotta, warm brown-red, deep berry-brown.
- Blush: terracotta, warm brick, deep peach.
- Eyes: bronze, copper, olive, deep brown, gold; brown-black liner.
Jewelry and metals
Yellow gold, antique gold, bronze and copper. Chunky or textured metal pieces suit the season's richness.
Deep Autumn vs. Deep Winter
Both seasons are deep, so they share dark neutrals. The difference is temperature:
- Deep Autumn leans warm: chocolate, forest green, brick, mustard, gold jewelry.
- Deep Winter leans cool: black, emerald, burgundy, sapphire, silver jewelry.
Compare chocolate brown and black near your face. If chocolate looks richer and black looks harsh, you likely lean Deep Autumn.
Deep Autumn vs. True Autumn
True Autumn is lighter and the warmest of all; Deep Autumn handles darker colors and a little more contrast.
How to know if you are a Deep Autumn
Try the free color analysis quiz, then upload a daylight selfie to the AI color analysis to compare Deep Autumn with Deep Winter and True Autumn.
FAQ
What colors suit a deep autumn?
Rich, dark, warm colors: chocolate, espresso, brick, rust-red, forest green, deep olive, deep teal, mustard and aubergine.
Is dark autumn the same as deep autumn?
Yes. Some systems use "dark," others "deep."
Can deep autumns wear black?
Black is often acceptable for Deep Autumns, but espresso or chocolate brown usually looks warmer and more flattering.
What hair color is best for a deep autumn?
Rich dark brown, espresso with warm reflect, dark auburn, mahogany and chocolate with caramel or copper dimension.
What is the difference between deep autumn and deep winter?
Both are deep. Deep Autumn leans warm and suits brown, olive and brick; Deep Winter leans cool and suits black, emerald and burgundy.
