Color Season
Deep Autumn (Dark Autumn) Color Palette
Explore 12 illustrative colors, practical outfit ideas, and a repeatable comparison exercise for this deep, warm-leaning palette.
The Deep Autumn color palette: 12 hex codes
Our 12 illustrative display colors include deep neutrals, accents and a light warm ivory for contrast. They are a starting selection, not the complete or definitive palette. Screens and fabric finishes vary; a hex code cannot guarantee a garment match.
Neutrals
| Color | Hex |
|---|---|
| Warm ivory | #FAEBD7 |
| Camel | #C19A6B |
| Warm brown | #5D3A1F |
| Deep navy | #1F2A57 |
Accents
| Color | Hex |
|---|---|
| Mustard | #C9A227 |
| Olive | #556B2F |
| Golden brown | #996633 |
| Warm plum | #673147 |
Statement shades
| Color | Hex |
|---|---|
| Deep teal | #014D4E |
| Burgundy | #800020 |
| Rust | #B7410E |
| Tomato red | #D2392B |
Deep Autumn — also called Dark Autumn — is a deep, warm-leaning palette in seasonal color analysis. It is a styling framework, not a diagnosis or a skin-color category. People with light through deep skin can explore it; hair color, eye color, tanning and foundation shades do not establish a season. Compare how actual garments look beside your face rather than matching yourself to a checklist of features. In the 12-season framework, Deep Autumn sits between Warm Autumn and Deep Winter, sharing warmth with the former and depth with the latter.
Observation guide
Is Deep Autumn a useful starting point?
Use these prompts to compare clothes you already own. No individual feature or single photo confirms a season.
Compare warmth
- Try warm brown beside a similarly deep cool neutral.
- Keep the light and distance unchanged.
- Notice your preference, not an expected result.
- One pair is not enough to establish a season.
Compare depth
- Try a medium warm color beside a deeper warm shade.
- Use similar fabrics where possible.
- Notice whether the clothing dominates or feels balanced.
- A light complexion does not rule out a deep palette.
Keep the setup consistent
- Use indirect daylight without mixed colored lamps.
- Avoid filters and automatic beauty effects.
- Keep hair and makeup consistent between comparisons.
- Do not use tanning or eye details as a typing test.
Leave room for uncertainty
- Repeat the comparison on another day.
- Write down mixed or unclear observations.
- Keep favorite colors even if they sit outside a palette.
- Your natural gray hair does not need correction.
Explore a photo-based palette suggestion
Our AI offers a starting point. Lighting, camera settings and personal preference can change the result.
Run my AI color analysis →Colors to compare with your Deep Autumn palette
No color is forbidden. If a shade feels less harmonious to you, compare the alternative in the same light, move it away from your face, or keep wearing it because you enjoy it.
| Compare | Hex | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Pastels | #FFD1DC | Lighter and softer than the deeper options. |
| Icy blue | #B0E0E6 | Lighter and cooler than deep teal. |
| Pure white | #FFFFFF | Brighter and less creamy than warm ivory. |
| Bright pink | #FF1493 | Brighter and cooler than warm berry. |
| Baby blue | #89CFF0 | Lighter and cooler than a deeper blue-green. |
| Cool light gray | #A8B0B5 | Lighter and cooler than warm brown. |
Try three garment pairs without buying anything
Start with shirts, scarves or fabrics you already own. This original exercise helps you observe preferences; it does not confirm a season or measure a change in your skin.
- Face a window in indirect daylight. Keep your position, background, hair and makeup consistent; switch off differently colored lamps.
- Hold one garment below your chin, then the other. Use similar fabric finishes. If taking photos, keep your distance consistent and avoid filters.
- Compare each pair several times. Note whether you prefer one, like both, or cannot decide. Repeat on another day before drawing conclusions.
Compare two deep neutrals.
Compare two light neutrals.
Compare warm-leaning and cool-leaning accents.
The silhouettes and colors are illustrative. A screen does not replace actual garments; each pair can also differ in lightness and finish.
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How to interpret your observations
A repeated preference for several warm, deep options may make Deep Autumn worth exploring. Choosing brown once is not enough. If the light changes, fabrics differ greatly, or you see no consistent preference, the result is inconclusive. You do not need to choose a label.
Deep Autumn vs. adjacent seasons
Deep Autumn is most often confused with Warm Autumn (same warmth, less depth) and Deep Winter (same depth, cool undertone).
| Trait | Deep Autumn | Warm Autumn |
|---|---|---|
| Depth | Deep, jewel-rich | Medium, spiced |
| Example red | Burgundy #800020 | Rust #B7410E |
| Example green | Forest #228B22 | Olive #556B2F |
| Example metal | Antique gold, bronze | Yellow gold, copper |
| In a word | Jewel-earth | Spice |
Read the full Warm Autumn (True Autumn) guide.
| Trait | Deep Autumn | Deep Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Undertone | Warm-neutral | Cool-neutral |
| Example red | Burgundy #800020 | Blood red #8A0707 |
| Example green | Forest #228B22 | Emerald #006A4E |
| Example metal | Antique gold, bronze | White gold, platinum |
| In a word | Warm-rich | Cool-dramatic |
Read the full Deep Winter (Dark Winter) guide.
A 10-piece Deep Autumn capsule wardrobe
Optional outfit building blocks. Start with what you own; you do not need all ten pieces.
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Tailored coat
Warm charcoal · #3B2E2A
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Blazer
Deep teal · #014D4E
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Silk blouse
Warm ivory · #FAEBD7
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Wide-leg trousers
Warm brown · #5D3A1F
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Knit sweater
Rust · #B7410E
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Signature dress
Burgundy · #800020
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Cardigan
Mustard · #C9A227
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Ankle boots
Dark brown · #3B2417
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Leather tote
Cognac · #9F4F2A
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Denim (warm wash)
Warm indigo · #3B4F6B
Deep Autumn makeup
For optional makeup experiments, try terracotta, warm berry or bronze. Test a small amount in your usual lighting and compare the finish as well as the shade. A seasonal palette does not determine your foundation match; match foundation to your own skin rather than a season label.
Product names and online swatches cannot guarantee a shade match. Try before buying where possible.
Deep Autumn hair
If you want a color change, discuss options such as chestnut, auburn or espresso with your colorist, considering maintenance and your preferences. Natural gray and silver hair do not need to be covered or warmed to fit a palette. Hair color alone cannot establish or rule out Deep Autumn.
Deep Autumn jewelry
Gold, bronze and copper are possible warm accents. Compare them with silver in similar sizes and finishes; shine, placement and your preferences also matter. You can mix metals and keep pieces you love.
Celebrity style references
Use these public figures for outfit inspiration, not proof of a season. Their color typing has not been verified here; lighting, makeup and edited photographs can change their appearance.
Deep Autumn — frequently asked
- What is a Deep Autumn color palette? +
- A deep, warm-leaning selection used in seasonal color styling. Burgundy, deep teal, rust and warm brown are possible starting points, alongside light neutrals for contrast. There is no single mandatory set of hex codes.
- Is Deep Autumn the same as Dark Autumn? +
- These names commonly describe the same palette family in 12-season color analysis. Naming and exact swatches can vary between practitioners.
- Can I be a Deep Autumn with light skin? +
- Yes. Practitioner guides describe this palette across light through deep skin. Skin depth, tanning, hair and eye color alone do not determine a season; compare actual garment colors in consistent light.
- How do I know if I am a Deep Autumn? +
- Compare several warm and cool deep shades, then medium and deeper warm shades. Record what you notice and repeat the exercise. A quiz or photo estimate is a starting suggestion; mixed results may remain inconclusive.
- What colors should a Deep Autumn avoid? +
- None are forbidden. If you prefer a warmer or deeper effect near your face, compare ivory with white or warm brown with cool gray. Keep colors you enjoy and adapt their placement or pairing if you wish.
- Can a Deep Autumn wear black? +
- Yes. Compare black with warm brown or deep navy if you want alternatives, or add a warm accent near your face. A palette is a styling aid, not a rule about what you can wear.
- What is the difference between Deep Autumn and Warm Autumn? +
- In this framework both lean warm, while Deep Autumn emphasizes deeper shades. Compare medium and deep warm garments; a single preference does not confirm your season.
- What is the difference between Deep Autumn and Deep Winter? +
- Both emphasize depth. Deep Autumn leans warmer and earthier, while Deep Winter leans cooler. Compare several garment pairs under consistent light rather than deciding from skin darkness.
- What jewelry and hair colors suit Deep Autumn? +
- Warm metals and chestnut or auburn tones are options, not requirements. Compare finishes and personal preferences. Silver jewelry and natural gray hair do not need to be changed to fit a palette.
Explore your colors with a free starting suggestion
Try the photo tool or quiz, then compare its suggestion with real garments. Neither establishes your season with certainty.
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