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Dark Winter Color Palette

Deep, bold cool tones with high contrast for the dark winter color season

Black Sapphire

Deep Emerald

Dark Burgundy

Midnight Blue

Imperial Purple

Dark Cherry

Forest

Icy White

Dark Teal

Ruby

About This Palette

The dark winter palette features deeply saturated, cool-leaning colors with striking contrast. Dark winter is essentially the same sub-season as deep winter — the darkest, most intense variation of winter coloring. These jewel tones and dark neutrals create dramatic, sophisticated looks. Dark winters share some overlap with deep autumn but remain distinctly cooler in undertone.

Color Combinations

Midnight Jewels

#0D1B2A · #4B0082 · #EEF0F4

Dark Garden

#0A5C36 · #5C1A2A · #1A3C2A

Regal Night

#191970 · #8B0035 · #9B1B30

Frequently Asked Questions

What colors are in the dark winter palette?
The dark winter palette includes deep, bold tones like black sapphire, deep emerald, midnight blue, imperial purple, dark cherry, and ruby. Icy white provides striking high contrast.
Is dark winter the same as deep winter?
Yes, dark winter and deep winter refer to the same sub-season. Both describe the deepest, most saturated winter coloring with cool undertones and high contrast between features.
What colors should dark winter avoid?
Avoid warm, muted tones like camel, mustard, warm beige, and dusty pastels. Light, washed-out colors and warm earth tones lack the depth and coolness dark winters need.

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