True Winter Color Palette & Full Guide: All You Need To Know

This guide has all you need to know about the True Winter color palette, prints, color combos, makeup, and more.

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1. Features – Cool & Bright

You are a True Winter because your overall appearance leans towards coolness, with brightness as a secondary characteristic.

When you look in the mirror, you'll notice the refreshing cool undertones dominating your complexion.

Your features lack warm undertones, with cool blue tones prevailing in your skin, hair, and eyes.

Moreover, your skin, eyes, and hair exhibit a brilliant and clear quality, without any hint of softness or muddiness.

The high contrast between your features enhances this clarity, resulting in a striking and vivid appearance.

 

1.1 Eyes

Your eyes have cool blue undertones, typical of Winter. You might observe a distinct border outlining the iris and possibly spokes on the iris.

 

1.2 Hair

Your hair typically lacks natural highlights and tends to be either neutral or ashy in color.

 

1.3 Skin

Your skin exhibits clear, cool, blue undertones. Silver complements this complexion well, while gold may appear less flattering.

True Winter skin consistently contrasts with the hair, eyes, whites of the eyes, or teeth.

In the case of Katy Perry, her skin is light with cool undertones.

 

1.4 Contrast

Your contrast is evident in the distinct boundaries between your facial features.

Furthermore, there's a noticeable contrast between the iris and the whites of your eyes, ensuring a clear distinction between the whites of your eyes, teeth, and the rest of your facial features, even if your skin tone is darker.

The accompanying images showcase these pronounced variations in shades for both scenarios.

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2. Color dimensions

The True Winter palette is characterized by a pronounced coolness, featuring prevalent blue undertones and avoiding yellow hues. Even warm colors like yellow lean towards cooler shades.

The palette emphasizes cool-based hues, including blues and icy pinks, creating a sophisticated mix of cool tones.

The palette covers the full range of values, from true white to true black, with a tendency towards darker tones. Bright blue, with its medium-dark hue, predominates, lending sophistication and depth to the overall palette.

The colors exhibit a high level of chroma, echoing the lively character of this season. They are saturated, bright, and vibrant, reflecting a dynamic interplay.

 

3. Color Palette

True Winter captures the essence of winter at its peak, evoking images of pristine white landscapes set against stark, bare trees and the profound darkness of night.

These colors navigate the extremes of light, embracing the profound contrasts of bright and dark.

They find resonance in the moonless night sky and the remote reaches of Earth's poles.

 

3.1 Best Colors

Some fabulous color choices include:

The palette also features both pure black and white.

Additionally, you have deep blues and browns at your disposal, perfect for incorporating as dark neutrals.

In addition to true white, you have light beiges and greys that serve as excellent light neutrals.

Speaking of classic combinations, black and white are quintessential for True Winter and will undoubtedly create a striking look on you.

 

3.2 Worst Colors

Given True Winter's primary attributes of coolness and brightness, it's advisable to steer clear of warm and muted colors.

Avoid warm, earthy tones like golden browns and rusty oranges, as they may not complement your naturally cool coloring.

Subdued, muted hues like dusty blues and lavender may appear washed out on you as they lack intensity.

If you want to wear pastel colors, opt for the icy versions on your palette as accent hues, and pair them with dark neutrals for a more balanced look.

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4. Metals & Accessories

Given True Winter's need for absolute coolness, your top choices for metals include silver and platinum. Gold, in contrast, clashes with your cool appearance.

Shiny metals tend to complement your intense, bright coloring better than antiqued, matte, or brushed metals.

For gemstones, diamonds, amethyst, rubies, and sapphires are excellent picks for True Winter, thanks to their bright and cool hues.

 

5. Color Combinations

While you can technically combine any colors from the True Winter palette, the most flattering combinations replicate the natural high contrast in your appearance.

The classic color combination of True Winter is black and white. No other season can pull this combination off.

You also have the option to pair darker neutrals with lighter accent colors, like dark blue with bright blue.

Alternatively, you can combine lighter neutrals with vibrant accents, such as light grey with bright pink.

 

 

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6. Prints

6.1 Colors

Opt for patterns that exclusively feature True Winter colors, as seen in the first example below.

If a pattern includes a small amount of color from a disharmonious palette, it's still wearable.

However, avoid patterns with an excess of a disharmonious color as shown in the second example.

6.2 Contrast

Due to your naturally high contrast coloring, choose patterns that mirror this level of contrast instead of those that are too subdued.

6.3 Pattern arrangements

Fantastic patterns for True Winter include bold, highly contrasted designs in black and white, as well as neon colors that align with the bright, saturated palette.

Seek out geometric patterns or a mix of round and rectangular shapes. Abstract prints are also a great choice.

It's advisable to steer clear of natural floral patterns, like the second example. If you're want to wear floral patterns, go for highly stylised flowers.

Additionally, avoid small prints and anything with a faded or blended appearance, such as watercolor prints.

7. Makeup

7.1 Foundation & concealer

Specific recommendations for complexion makeup, like foundation and concealer, are challenging and you need to do some trial and error until you find the perfect match for you.

In general, opt for foundation and concealer with a dewy or satin finish for a natural look.

Avoid yellow and peachy tones with warm undertones, as they may clash with your naturally cool complexion. Additionally, avoid matte finishes, which can make your overall appearance appear dull.

 

7.2 Bronzer & contouring

Being part of the cool color family, bronzer tends to appear unnatural on you. Using bronzer is unlikely to enhance your overall appearance.

It's advisable to omit bronzer from your makeup routine.

For face framing, consider applying a modest amount of highlighter to the cheeks. However, exercise caution not to overdo it, as excessive application can result in an unnatural look.

 

7.3 Blush Palette

Your perfect blushes lean towards cool pink or purplish tones.

Depending on your skin tone's depth, opt for lighter pink shades for fairer skin and deeper purples for darker skin tones.

A bit of trial and error might be needed to discover the ideal shade for you.

Steer clear of warm oranges and peach colors, as they may clash with your frosty appearance.

 

7.4 Lipstick

The most flattering lip colors for True Winters are those with blue-based pinks, reds, and purples.

While these shades might appear bold initially, they harmonize with your intense appearance, creating a very natural look.

Steer clear of warm oranges, reds with yellow undertones, brown tones, and peachy pinks for the best results.

 

8. Eye makeup

8.1 Eyeshadows

Neutral eyeshadow colors for you include the whites and greys on the palette. As a Winter, feel free to incorporate blacks for a more dramatic look.

When choosing highlight and accent eyeshadow colors, go for the purples, blues, and greens on your palette. Opt for clean, cool shades, and consider frosted finishes or cool metallics for the best look.

Steer clear of matte eyeshadows, as they might appear dull against your bright appearance.

Additionally, avoid warm, golden, and bronze eyeshadows, as they are not the most suitable choices for Winters.

 

8.2 Mascara

As a Winter, the most suitable mascara for you is undoubtedly black. Other colors simply won't complement your look as well, as True Winter thrives on contrast and intensity.

Even a dark grey might not provide the desired level of intensity. While dark blue mascara is an option, it can be a bit unpredictable, so it's a choice to consider carefully.

Stay away from warm browns that will clash with your cool appearance.

 

8.3 Eyeliner

Eyeliner colors encompass black, dark greys, deep blues, purples, and greens.

A helpful tip is to choose an eyeliner in a similar hue to your eyes to enhance their natural beauty.

Steer clear of brown, light, and excessively colorful eyeliner shades.

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Written by Alexandra Stan