Deep Autumn Color Type: Complete Guide to Colors, Clothing, and Make-up

Introduction

The Deep Autumn is a deep and warm seasonal color type in the color analysis system, known for its rich, earthy, and powerful qualities. This Dark Autumn color type combines the depth of autumn with warm, muted, and rich tones.

In this comprehensive Deep Autumn color guide, you’ll discover the best Deep Autumn color palette, clothing styles suited for Deep Autumn individuals, and makeup options designed to celebrate your bold and grounded beauty.

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Deep Autumn Color Type: Skin, Hair, and Eye Features

Skin: Medium to deep with warm undertones — golden beige, bronze, or warm olive.
Hair: Dark brown, deep auburn, dark chestnut, or black-brown with warm highlights.
Eyes: Deep brown, dark hazel, olive green, or dark teal — rich and intense.
Overall impression: Warm, dark, and earthy with a strong, grounded presence.

Harmony

This Deep Autumn Color type glows in dark, rich, and warm colors. Bright, icy, or pastel shades can look too sharp or washed out on them.

The Dark Autumn is harmonious with dark, warm, and strong tones. These intense shades add structure and depth, while still maintaining an earthy base.

Deep Autumn vs. Deep Winter

Both types Deep Autumn and Deep Winter have depth and darkness, but Autumn is warm and rich, while Winter is cool and bold. Deep Autumn includes earthy olive greens and burnt oranges, while Deep Winter prefers jewel tones and strong contrast. If black suits you well, you may be Deep Winter. If black looks too harsh but deep browns and mossy greens flatter you, you may be Deep Autumn.

Best Colors

Neutrals

Warm dark brown
Deep olive
Rich camel
Dark chocolate

Colors

Deep teal
Burnt orange
Warm burgundy
Olive green
Rust
Mustard yellow
Forest green

Note on black

Pure black can feel too harsh for Deep Autumn. Dark brown, deep olive, or dark chocolate work better as dark bases. If black is used, balance it with rich warm tones near the face.

Avoid

Avoid cool, bright, or icy colors like icy blue, neon pink, or true white.

Deep Autumn Celebrity Examples

Zendaya
Emily Ratajkowski
Olivia Culpo

Clothing Tips

Choose heavy, textured fabrics like wool, suede, velvet, and thick cotton.
Rich, deep, and luxurious textures enhance your grounded beauty.
Patterns should be earthy — warm plaids, abstract prints, or rich florals.
Strong, bold styles with clean but grounded lines fit you best.

Deep, luxurious layering works beautifully for you.

Make-up Recommendations

Foundation: Medium to full coverage with warm or golden undertones.
Eyeshadows: Warm browns, olive, bronze, deep teal.
Mascara: Dark brown or brown-black mascara to naturally define the eyes.
Lipsticks: Warm burgundy, brick red, rich terracotta.
Blush: Deep peach or warm terracotta.

Choose deep, rich tones in make-up to match your natural intensity.

Glasses and Accessories

Glasses frames: Warm-toned dark frames like deep brown, tortoiseshell, bronze.
Jewelry metals: Antique gold, copper, bronze.
Jewelry style: Bold, textured, and natural — pieces that feel earthy and rich.

Avoid bright silver, platinum, and very light frames that feel too cold.