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Winter Color Palette

Cool, high-contrast tones from icy pastels to deep jewel shades

True Black

Snow White

Royal Blue

Cherry Red

Emerald

Fuchsia

Icy Blue

Deep Navy

Charcoal

Silver

About This Palette

The winter color palette spans the cool, clear, high-contrast spectrum — from icy pastels to deep jewel tones. In seasonal color analysis, winter types are characterized by cool undertones with clear, vivid coloring. The winter palette includes three sub-seasons: deep winter (dark and rich), cool winter (pure cool tones), and clear winter (bright and vivid). All winter palettes share a crisp, cool quality.

Color Combinations

Classic Contrast

#111111 · #F5F5F5 · #C8102E

Icy Jewels

#DBEAFE · #1D4ED8 · #047857

Royal Night

#0C1445 · #B5179E · #C0C0C0

Frequently Asked Questions

What colors are in the winter color palette?
The winter palette features cool, high-contrast colors: true black, snow white, royal blue, cherry red, emerald, fuchsia, icy blue, and deep navy. All have cool or neutral undertones.
What are the three winter sub-seasons?
The three winter sub-seasons are deep winter (darkest, most saturated), cool winter (pure cool tones, medium contrast), and clear winter (brightest, most vivid). Each emphasizes different aspects of cool coloring.
What colors should winter types avoid?
Avoid warm, muted tones like camel, rust, warm brown, olive, and dusty pastels. These earthy, low-contrast colors clash with winter's naturally cool, clear coloring.

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