Deep Winter colors to avoid

A color outside the palette is a styling problem you can solve, not something forbidden. Change where it sits or how much you use.

Blackened berry, deep blue and cool emerald make substantial anchors. A pale cool detail can add definition without turning the whole outfit pastel.

Three shades to approach differently

Warm tan, orange rust and very dusty yellow can dilute the cool depth of this palette.

Lime

Lime#BFFF00

Distance 104.0 from the closest palette color.

Try Silver 4 (#B3B7BA) for a nearer option.

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Yellow

Yellow#FFFF00

Distance 101.3 from the closest palette color.

Try Silver 4 (#B3B7BA) for a nearer option.

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Orange

Orange#FFA500

Distance 84.7 from the closest palette color.

Try Grey (#939194) for a nearer option.

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A practical rule

Keep a difficult shade away from the face, soften it with a neckline or pair it with a familiar neutral. Preference still comes first.

For this palette, begin with moderate contrast and adjust the size of the accent.

Try it with what you own

Choose one item from your wardrobe or makeup kit. Compare it with a chip, then look at the actual item in neutral daylight. Keep notes about combinations you enjoy.

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Season description reference: Deep Winter at The Concept Wardrobe. Palette subsets and styling recipes are original. Screen-color limitations.