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THE 12 COLOUR SEASONS
Dark Autumn:
A Comprehensive Guide
Dark Autumn is dark and warm.
This is the darkest season of the

Autumn family. Its colour palette is
full of depth and mystery – like an
autumn forest at sunset.
Dark Autumn is one of the three

Autumn seasons and sits
between True Autumn and Dark
Winter on the seasonal flow
DARK WINTER WINTER chart.
DARK
DARK Unlike Dark Winter, this season

AUTUMN
AUTUMN
is warm. However, both sister

TRUE AUTUMN
seasons are a blend of Winter
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and Autumn, with Dark Winter
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SOFT AUTUMN
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leaning more towards the
Winter palette and Dark Autumn
leaning more towards the
Autumn palette.
I. Characteristics
Please note: Do not worry too much if one characteristic of your
appearance deviates from the below descriptions. You may still fall
into this colour season if your overall appearance matches the
profile.
You are a Dark Autumn if the primary colour aspect of your overall
appearance is dark, and the secondary aspect is warm – meaning
warm colours suit you better than cooler ones.
When you look in the mirror, the first thing you notice about your
colouring is that your hair and eyes are dark. Your skin may be dark
too, or it may be lighter.
Regardless of the colouring of your skin, there is always a high

contrast between the features. This is because the whites of the
eyes and the teeth provide plenty of contrast against the dark eyes,
hair (and skin).
In addition, your colouring has warmer undertones, meaning gold

flatters your skin more than silver.
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Everything you need to build a Dark Autumn
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The Features
I. Eyes
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The most common colours for Dark Autumn eyes are dark hazel,
dark green, warm dark brown and warm black. Though very rare,
eyes of this colour season can also be muted dark blue. You may
notice swirling and erratic borders around the pupil and freckles on
the iris, which are characteristic of Autumn eyes.
II. Skin
Contents The skin is either neutral or neutral-warm – meaning both gold and
silver look good against it, but gold looks better. Dark Autumn skin
comes in a variety of shades ranging from light to deep. Skin
undertones are golden or bronze. The skin can appear pale in
I. Characteristics
winter and may also have freckles.
II. The Colour Palette
III. Styling
III. Hair
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Dark Autumn hair is typically medium to dark golden brown, dark

auburn, dark brown or black-brown but with warm undertones.
Regardless of the colour, Dark Autumn hair has a rich, warm and
deep glow to it and may develop golden or red highlights when in
the sun.
IV. Contrast
A dark value can be achieved in two ways: (1) all dark features or (2)
dark hair and eyes paired with light skin. In either case, Dark
Autumn is a colour season of high contrast between hair, eyes and
skin. There is even a high contrast between the iris and the whites
of the eye. This is particularly true for individuals with overall dark
features.
In the images below, you can see the big difference in shades
between the features. While the hair and eyes are very dark, the
skin is very light in comparison.
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Dark Autumn vs Dark Winter
Dark Autumns are often mistaken for Winters and may have either
a very dark or a high contrast look compared to other Autumns.
Both Dark Autumn and Dark Winter have dark as their primary
colour aspect. The distinguishing feature between them is their
secondary aspect – Dark Autumn is warm, and Dark Winter is cool.
Dark Autumn has a warm and rich colouring. Undertones are yellow
and golden.
Dark Winter, on the other hand, is cool and brilliant. This season
has cool undertones and even higher contrast between skin, hair
and (whites of the) eyes. The colouring contains dark grey, blue-
black and black pigments.
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II. The Colour Palette

Dark Autumn is the colour season reminiscent of late autumn
evenings. The last rays of the sun fall on the land, and shadows
become long, but some warmth of the passing day remains.
These colours are rich and dark, like the last brown leaves falling
from the thinning treetops.
The Palette
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Dark Autumn colouring combines depth with warmth.

Consequently, Dark Autumn colours are the most pigmented and
darkest of the Autumn family. Dark Autumn sits at the darkest and
least warm end of the Autumn spectrum but still retains some
warmth without drifting into the cool Winter palette.
True to Dark Autumn’s primary colour aspect, the colours are deep.
But there also lighter colours on the palette, which are necessary to
create the high contrast naturally present in a Dark Autumn’s
appearance.
Most colours are yellow-based, making them naturally warm. The

range of colours is also quite broad, but the focus lies on golden
hues such as mustard yellow, oranges and reds. And although the
colours may appear bright, they are not. It’s their warmth that
makes them rich. But this is not actual brightness.
Colour Dimensions
On the three dimensions of colour, Dark Autumn has the following

settings:
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Hue
The colours lean towards the warm end of the scale but are not
extremely warm. This means they contain more yellow than blue
undertones. Even if you choose blue (which is the coolest colour of
all), you will find only warmer shades, like turquoise and greenish
blues that have a tint of yellow.
Value
In keeping with Dark Autumn’s primary colour aspect, most colours

have a lot of depth. However, there are also lighter and medium
colours on the palette. These are required to create highly
contrasted outfits.
Chroma
The colours are medium in chroma; meaning they are neither

extremely soft and muted, nor extremely bright and vibrant. They
do, however, appear rich due to their warmth.
Sister Palettes
Dark Autumn sits between True Autumn and Dark Winter on the
seasonal flow chart. It falls at the Winter end of the Autumn
palette. Therefore, the colours are more saturated, cooler and
darker than those of True Autumn.
Compared to Dark Winter, the colours are similarly dark but more
muted and warmer. Winter’s effect on Dark Autumn is to cool the
colours somewhat. Winter also turns up the brightness, so that
Dark Autumns can get away with higher contrast combinations
than Soft and True Autumns.
Compared to the third Autumn season Soft Autumn, the colours

share the same neutral-warm hue but are darker and more
saturated.
As sister palettes, True Autumn and Dark Winter both share Dark
Autumn’s aspects of warm and dark, respectively. Depending on
where you fall on the Dark Autumn spectrum, you can borrow
some colours from your sister palettes since they are close enough
to the Dark Autumn colour palette.
If you lean more towards True Autumn, opt for the less rich colours
on the True Autumn palette – such as Summer Fig, Spruce Yellow
and Maroon Banner. If you lean more towards Dark Winter, stick
with the darker colours on the Dark Winter palette – such as Grape
Royale, Rio Red and Courtyard.
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Everything you need to build a Dark Autumn
wardrobe.
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III. Styling
Neutrals
Even though black is a dark colour, the cool, icy black of Winter will
not flatter you. Instead, there is a warmer black with a subtle
greenish undertone on the Dark Autumn colour palette as well as
dark chocolate browns. These are your dark neutrals, and they will
complement your warmer colouring more than true black.
The same applies to white. A pure white is too cool and too harsh
against Dark Autumn skin. Instead, you have different shades of
beige and yellow that are warmer and much more suitable. You can
use these as light neutrals.
Colours to Avoid
Since Dark Autumn’s main colour aspects are depth and warmth,
your worst colours are light and cool.
White, pastel and other toned-down colours, such as dusty blues

and pinks, will make your naturally rich colouring look off and
washed out.
Very cool, frosty colours, like intense pinks and blueish greys, will
also clash with your naturally warm appearance.
Colour Combinations
Technically, you can combine any of the colours on the Dark
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Autumn palette with each other. But certain combinations will look
much better than others. Those are the combinations that repeat
the level of contrast naturally present in your appearance.
Dark Autumn’s natural appearance is highly contrasting. Therefore,

the best colour combinations for your outfits are similarly
contrasting.
Specifically, Dark Autumn's contrast is a contrast in value rather

than hue. This means pairing light with dark colours is the best way
for you to create contrast.
You can pair darker colours with lighter, brighter accent colours. If
you have dark skin, you can create contrast by wearing outfits in
lighter colours and accenting them with darker ones.
If you want to create even more contrast, you can also opt for hue
contrast. Pair hues that sit opposite each other on the colour
wheel, such as yellow and blue.
Less flattering colour combinations for Dark Autumn are those that
have very little contrast, such as monochromatic looks. If you want
to go down that road, make sure to combine the very lightest with
the very darkest shade of your chosen hue; otherwise, your
naturally contrasting appearance will look dull behind your gentle
outfit. Similarly, neutrals-only combinations may look a bit bland on
you.
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Patterns & Prints

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If you are thinking of incorporating some patterns and prints into

your wardrobe, consider the following:
The best patterns are those that only contain Dark Autumn colours
– like in the first example below.
If a pattern contains some, but not much colour from a

disharmonious palette – like in the second example, you can also
wear it.
The last example contains too much of a disharmonious colour (a

Light Summer mint green, which is light and cool). Avoid this
pattern.
Since your natural colouring is highly contrasted, opt for patterns

that reflect this natural level of contrast rather than ones which are
too timid.
In the example below, both patterns are in Dark Autumn colours

and wearable. However, the second pattern displays a higher
contrast between the elements and is therefore more flattering.
Great patterns for Dark Autumn are bold, highly stylised forms of
natural autumn elements – such as oval shapes, leaves, and wood
structures. Geometric shapes are less common in Autumn patterns
– with the exception of retro patterns.
Natural floral patterns are not YOUR best choice. If you want to
wear floral patterns, the flowers should be highly stylised – as in
paisley and oriental patterns.
Elements should be big and loosely arranged.
Avoid stiff geometric patterns and small, dense patterns – like in

the first example.
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Metals & Accessories

Since Dark Autumn has neutral-warm colouring, a large range of
metals will look flattering on you. From bronze, brass, gold to
copper and pewter, all will work for you. Silver may also work on
you, but make sure to select a warmer shade rather than a very
cool, blue one.
Metals are generally better with less shine and more depth – like
antiqued, oxidised and hammered metals.
Warm, reddish stones are perfect for Dark Autumn, such as

carnelian, garnet and jasper.
Another great stone is emerald. Framed in yellow or pink gold, this

green stone turns into a flattering ornament.
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mlmarimo • 6 months ago • edited

I feel like this is my color palette. One thing i find
disappointing is that very few times in the fashion and beauty
industry, people will acknowledge the existence of light/pale
skin shades with olive skintones. More often than not, we're
going to see ourselves be attributed warm undertones and
orange qualities our skin simply do not have We sit more on
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Bright Spring True Spring Light Spring Light Summer True Summer Soft Summer
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THE 12 COLOUR SEASONS

Dark Autumn is dark and warm.

This is the darkest season of the

Dark Autumn is one of the three

DARK Unlike Dark Winter, this season

is warm. However, both sister

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Regardless of the colouring of your skin, there is always a high

In addition, your colouring has warmer undertones, meaning gold

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Dark Autumn hair is typically medium to dark golden brown, dark

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Dark Autumn vs Dark Winter

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The Wardrobe Guide

II. The Colour Palette

Dark Autumn Colour Palette

DARK AUTUMN R$ 103 BRL

Dark Autumn colouring combines depth with warmth.

Most colours are yellow-based, making them naturally warm. The

On the three dimensions of colour, Dark Autumn has the following

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In keeping with Dark Autumn’s primary colour aspect, most colours

The colours are medium in chroma; meaning they are neither

Compared to the third Autumn season Soft Autumn, the colours

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White, pastel and other toned-down colours, such as dusty blues

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Dark Autumn’s natural appearance is highly contrasting. Therefore,

Specifically, Dark Autumn's contrast is a contrast in value rather

Dark Autumn Outfit Combos

DARK AUTUMN R$ 103 BRL

Dark Autumn Wardrobe Palettes

DARK AUTUMN R$ 103 BRL

Patterns & Prints

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If you are thinking of incorporating some patterns and prints into

If a pattern contains some, but not much colour from a

The last example contains too much of a disharmonious colour (a

Since your natural colouring is highly contrasted, opt for patterns

In the example below, both patterns are in Dark Autumn colours

Elements should be big and loosely arranged.

Avoid stiff geometric patterns and small, dense patterns – like in

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Metals & Accessories

Warm, reddish stones are perfect for Dark Autumn, such as

Another great stone is emerald. Framed in yellow or pink gold, this

Dark Autumn Wardrobe Bundle

DARK AUTUMN R$ 510 BRL

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