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Winter type colors: characteristics and color palette
Cool, bright and striking. Are you a winter type? Discover the winter type characteristics, which winter colors make you glow and which of the three winter types suits you.
Dark Winter
True Winter
Bright Winter
The winter type color palette
Winter colors are cool, bright and striking. A selection from the palette:
Ruby red
Fuchsia
Burgundy
Aubergine
Royal blue
Navy blue
Icy blue
Jade green
Pine green
Teal
Charcoal
Pure white
Better avoid: orange, camel, moss green and dusty rose
How to recognize a winter type
Winter type characteristics: cool, bright and striking
The winter type has a cool undertone and a striking look, with a lot of contrast. Cool, bright shades make your face glow.
Undertone
Cool to neutral-cool, without a golden glow
Skin
From porcelain to deep brown, always cool
Hair
Dark brown to black, without a red sheen
Eyes
Bright and intense: dark brown, bright blue or green
Contrast
High: hair and eyes stand out clearly against your skin
Jewelry
Silver, white gold and platinum
The three winter types
Dark, True or Bright Winter?
All three cool and striking, but each with its own accent. Which one do you recognize?
01 · The deepest
Dark Winter
The deepest winter, with a hint of warmth. Burgundy, pine green and aubergine give you a rich, striking look.
Depth: dark
Metal: silver, gunmetal
02 · The coolest
True Winter
The coolest winter, with pure, bright colors. Royal blue, ruby red and emerald look beautiful on you.
Undertone: cool
Metal: silver, platinum
03 · The brightest
Bright Winter
The brightest winter, full of contrast and energy. Fuchsia, icy blue and jade green make you glow.
Clarity: very bright
Metal: shiny silver
Winter or summer?
Bright or soft?
Winter type
Bright and intense
High contrast
Royal blue, fuchsia, black
or
Summer type
Soft and muted
Low to medium contrast
Grey blue, dusty rose, lavender
Quick check in daylight
Hold a bright royal blue and a soft grey blue next to your face. Do you light up with royal blue? Then you're more likely a winter type. Do you look fresher with grey blue? Then more likely a summer type.
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Discover which winter type you are
We review your photos personally and within 48 hours you know whether you're Dark, True or Bright Winter. The difference is whether you also want your colors in your hand.
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Questions about
the winter type
The questions we get most often about the winter type.
Can't find your question? Check our FAQ page or contact us.
How do I know if I'm a winter type?
A winter type has a cool undertone and a lot of contrast. Your hair is often dark, your eyes are bright or intense and black, pure white and silver suit you well. Sound familiar? Then you're most likely a winter type.
Which colors suit a winter type?
Cool, bright and striking colors: ruby red, royal blue, emerald, fuchsia and icy blue. How deep or bright you wear them depends on your type: Dark, True or Bright Winter.
Can a winter type wear black?
Yes, black is one of the best basic colors for the winter type. Pure white, navy and charcoal also look beautiful on you. Combine them with a bright color from your palette.
What is the difference between a winter type and a summer type?
Both have a cool undertone. The difference is in contrast and clarity: a winter type is bright with a lot of contrast, a summer type is soft with little contrast.
Which hair color suits a winter type?
Cool, deep shades without a red or golden sheen, such as cool dark brown, espresso or blue-black. How dark depends on your winter type.
Which makeup suits a winter type?
Makeup with a cool, bright base: red or fuchsia lips, cool pink blush and grey or plum eyeshadow. Better skip orange and gold.
Which winter type am I?
The free color test gives a first indication. For certainty, get a personal color analysis: we review your photos ourselves, without AI, and within 48 hours you know whether you're Dark, True or Bright Winter. View the packages.