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Deep Autumn

Dark, rich, and grounded — the palette of red earth and dark wood.

A Deep Autumn has warm-leaning neutral undertones, deep depth and rich colouring. In practice that means your best colours are rich, flattering versions of deep brick, mustard, garnet brown, aubergine — worn near your face they even out your skin and brighten your eyes. Antique gold is your most natural metal. Shades like soft rose, powder blue tend to work against you. Below is the full Deep Autumn palette — neutrals, basics, accents and statement colours — plus what to avoid, your makeup shades and metals.

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About this season

Who is a Deep Autumn?

Deep Autumn carries the deepest, most saturated tones of the autumn range. Your high-contrast colouring means you can wear the richest colours in the autumn family — deep burgundy, dark olive, chocolate brown, and forest green — without being overwhelmed.

Your colours in full

The Deep Autumn palette.

Neutrals — build your base
Antique White
F2E7D2
Fawn
B89A72
Coffee
6E5240
Espresso
2E241C
Basics — everyday workhorses
Forest
2E4A34
Bronze
8E6230
Dark Teal
1E4A4A
Chestnut
5E4A2E
Accents — colour that flatters
Deep Brick
94372A
Mustard
C08A2E
Garnet Brown
7E2E2A
Aubergine
5E2E3E
Statement — your power colours
Garnet
7A2E2E
Pine
1E3A2E
Chilli
8B2E1E
Deep Plum
3A2A44
Colours to avoid — and why
Soft Rose
E7B6C2
Powder Blue
A9C6E0
Cool White
F2F4F4
Lavender
C1B4D9

These sit in the opposite temperature or clarity to your colouring — near your face they add shadow, dull your skin, or overwhelm your natural contrast.

Lips
Deep Brick
94372A
Garnet Brown
7E2E2A
Cocoa
5E3A2E
Blush
Warm Brick
B0563E
Deep Terracotta
9E4A38
Best metals
Antique Gold
B68B3E
Dark Bronze
8E6230
Commonly confused with

Both are deep — the split is warm/earthy-rich (Autumn) vs. cool/clear (Winter).

Read: Deep Autumn vs. Deep Winter
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Frequently asked

What colours suit a Deep Autumn?+

A Deep Autumn looks best in deep brick, mustard, garnet brown and aubergine, grounded by neutrals like antique white, fawn and coffee. These sit in the same warm-leaning neutral temperature and rich clarity as your own colouring, so they flatter rather than fight it.

What colours should a Deep Autumn avoid?+

Steer clear of soft rose, powder blue and cool white. They sit in the opposite temperature or clarity to your features, so near your face they add shadow, dull your skin or overwhelm your natural balance.

Is Deep Autumn warm or cool?+

Deep Autumn is warm-leaning neutral in undertone, with deep depth and rich clarity. Your best metal is antique gold or dark bronze, and your most flattering lip shades are deep brick and garnet brown.

Deep Autumn vs. Deep Autumn vs. Deep Winter — how do I tell?+

Both are deep — the split is warm/earthy-rich (Autumn) vs. cool/clear (Winter). If you're unsure, the Deep Autumn vs. Deep Winter guide walks through the exact checks, or take the free quiz for a scored answer.