Deep Autumn
vs. True Autumn
Two palettes. A clearer way to tell them apart.
Deep Autumn
Warm color with depth.
Light Forest Green
#489356
Dark Sage
#5C8759
Dark Aquamarine 2
#34796D
Cocoa 2
#816143
Cocoa
#785430
Brown
#6A3C16
True Autumn
Rich color, natural warmth.
Pinkish Tan 2
#E39B7D
Camel
#C19A61
Khaki Green
#929039
Dirty Green
#67832F
Drab
#7E7336
Cocoa
#7C4233
The three color qualities
| Quality | Deep Autumn | True Autumn |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm-neutral | Warm |
| Depth | Deep | Medium-deep |
| Clarity | Moderately soft | Soft |
| Makeup direction | Deep brick, warm wine, cinnamon brown | Brick, burnt peach, warm cinnamon |
| Hair families | Deep chestnut, warm espresso, dark auburn | Copper, auburn, warm chestnut |
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.
Deep Autumn is deep; True Autumn is medium-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 Deep Autumn and True Autumn guides. The swatches and comparison here are original.