Bright Winter
vs. Deep Winter
Two palettes. A clearer way to tell them apart.
Bright Winter
Clarity turned up.
Bubblegum Pink
#FC88E0
Purply Pink
#CE6EDB
Bubble Gum Pink
#E44B96
Pale Magenta 2
#C65898
Iris
#6A62CA
Red Violet 2
#AE2780
Deep Winter
Deep color. Clear definition.
French Blue
#7478BC
Dusky Purple
#955C7F
Dark Mauve
#914E68
Red Violet
#9A1D77
Grape Purple 2
#6C1F5C
Grape Purple
#512359
The three color qualities
| Quality | Bright Winter | Deep Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool-neutral | Cool-neutral |
| Depth | Medium | Deep |
| Clarity | Bright | Clear |
| Makeup direction | Clear fuchsia, cherry, vivid berry | Cranberry, cool wine, deep berry |
| Hair families | Neutral black, cool espresso, deep clear brown | Cool espresso, blue-black, deep neutral brown |
Start with depth
Compare a light and a deep shade from the same hue family. The depth difference is the largest in these two palette profiles.
Bright Winter is medium; Deep Winter is deep. Notice the effect of that change, then test the other qualities separately.
Set up a consistent fabric testKeep the comparison fair
- Use indirect daylight and similar fabric finishes.
- Hold the same amount of each color below your face.
- Repeat the pair and look for a consistent preference.
Neighboring palettes overlap. A preference between two colors is a clue, not a confirmed season.
Use the quiz to collect more cluesDescriptions referenced from Bright Winter and Deep Winter guides. The swatches and comparison here are original.