Which colors suit winter types? Color palette & accessory ideas
Step by step: How to find your color season
1. Determine your skin undertone (warm vs. cool)
Veins test (wrist)
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Look at the veins on the inside of your wrist in daylight:
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Bluish or purple → You have a cool undertone.
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Greenish → You have a warm undertone.
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Not clear? → Then you may be neutral (in-between type).
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Jewelry test (silver vs. gold)
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Hold silver and gold jewelry (or foil) alternately directly under your face:
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Silver makes your complexion appear fresher, clearer, and more vibrant → cool type
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Gold harmonizes better with your skin, appears warmer and softer → warm type
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2. Analyze the brightness overall (light vs. dark)
Observe hair color, skin, and eyes:
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Light appearance (e.g., blonde or light brown hair, light skin, delicate eye color) → Indicates spring or summer
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Dark appearance (e.g., dark brown or black hair, strong eye color) → Indicates fall or winter
3. Check contrast (low vs. high)
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High contrast between skin, hair, and eyes → Typical for winter and fall types
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Soft, harmonious overall impression → Indicative of spring or summer types
4. Color draping: What makes your face glow?
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Hold different colored fabrics or cloths under your face (e.g., pink vs. apricot, snow white vs. cream white).
Pay attention to:
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Whether your skin looks clearer, fresher, and more even
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Or whether you look pale, sallow, or tired
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Wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes are visually reduced with the right colors
5. Classification into the color seasons
Who belongs to the fall season?
The autumn type has a warm, natural, and rich complection. The skin typically appears golden beige to peach-colored, often adorned with freckles. Hair colors range from red-blonde, golden brown, copper, to dark brown with a warm sheen. The eyes are frequently amber, green, or warm brown.
The best colors for the fall season
The autumn type shines particularly in earthy, warm, and rich colors. Their color palette is muted and natural—like an fall forest.
| Color Group | Recommended Colors |
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| Red | Rusty red, brick red |
| Orange | Copper, pumpkin orange, terracotta |
| Yellow | Mustard yellow, corn yellow, golden yellow |
| Green | Olive green, moss green, pine green, khaki |
| Brown | Cognac, chestnut, coffee brown, hazelnut |
| Blue | Petrol, denim blue, dark turquoise, blue-green |
| Neutral | Cream, camel, warm beige, bronze, sandstone |
Colors you should avoid – and alternatives
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Pure white or silver often appear too cool → better: cream white or warm ivory
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Black can quickly appear too harsh → better: coffee brown or dark olive
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Cool pink or ice blue make the complexion appear pale → better: terracotta or apricot
Overview of your colors
Subtypes of the fall color season
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Soft Autumn: Warm, muted colors such as sage green or rust red are ideal. The overall impression is soft, with nothing appearing too bold.
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Deep Autumn: Deep, rich tones such as olive green, petrol blue, or dark brown bring out the natural warmth and depth of this type.
