Deep AutumnversusTrue Summer
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Deep Autumn
AutumnDeep Autumn combines the warmth of Autumn with the depth of Winter. If you're a Deep Autumn, you have warm undertones but can handle very deep, saturated colors. Your palette is rich, intense, and sophisticated.
True Summer
SummerThe True Summer palette, also known as Cool Summer, is the quintessential summer palette. It features entirely cool undertones with medium intensity. If you are a True Summer, you look best in colors that are serene and tranquil, like a calm ocean.
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Deep Autumn vs True Summer Color Palettes
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Deep Autumn
Deep Burgundy
A rich, dark red
Hunter Green
A deep, warm green
Chocolate Brown
A rich, dark brown
Burnt Sienna
A deep, warm orange-brown
Deep Gold
A rich, intense gold
Eggplant
A deep, warm purple
True Summer
Icy Blue
A crisp, refreshing blue
Rose Pink
A vibrant, cool pink
Deep Sea Green
A rich, cool green
Charcoal Gray
A strong, cool neutral
Plum
A deep, cool purple
Periwinkle
A soft blue-purple
Key Characteristics
What defines each palette
Deep Autumn
Warm & Deep Undertones
Deep Autumns have warm undertones but can handle very deep, intense colors. You need richness and depth in your palette to match your strong coloring.
High Contrast
There's strong contrast between your features. You have the coloring to carry deep, rich combinations and sophisticated looks.
Intense & Sophisticated
You shine in colors that are deep and saturated. Light or muted colors will drain your vitality, while deep, warm colors enhance your natural intensity.
True Summer
Purely Cool Undertones
True Summers have distinctly cool, blue-based undertones. There is no warmth in your coloring, so you should avoid warm, golden colors.
Medium Contrast
There is a noticeable but not stark contrast between your hair, skin, and eyes. Your colors are neither too light nor too dark.
Graceful & Composed
You look best in colors that are calm and composed. Your palette is classic and elegant, avoiding the extremes of brightness or mutedness.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Deep Autumn vs True Summer, answered
What is the difference between the Deep Autumn and True Summer palettes?
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The Deep Autumn palette sits in the Autumn family: Deep Autumn combines the warmth of Autumn with the depth of Winter. If you're a Deep Autumn, you have warm undertones but can handle very deep, saturated colors. Your palette is rich, intense, and sophisticated. The True Summer palette belongs to the Summer family: The True Summer palette, also known as Cool Summer, is the quintessential summer palette. It features entirely cool undertones with medium intensity. If you are a True Summer, you look best in colors that are serene and tranquil, like a calm ocean. The clearest way to tell them apart is to compare their signature shades side by side and notice which set feels more harmonious against your skin, hair, and eyes.
Are Deep Autumn and True Summer the same season?
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No. Deep Autumn is a Autumn palette while True Summer is a Summer palette. Because they come from different seasonal families, they differ in undertone, contrast, and the colours that bring out your natural features.
Which key colors define the Deep Autumn palette versus the True Summer palette?
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Deep Autumn leans on shades such as Deep Burgundy, Hunter Green and Chocolate Brown, while True Summer is anchored by tones like Icy Blue, Rose Pink and Deep Sea Green. Holding these signature colours next to your face is the simplest way to feel which palette harmonises with your colouring.
Am I Deep Autumn or True Summer? How to tell the difference
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Seasonal colour analysis matches a palette to your natural undertone, contrast level, and the depth of your skin, hair, and eyes. Deep Autumn is characterised by warm & deep undertones, whereas True Summer is characterised by purely cool undertones. Drape the key colours of each palette in natural light and choose the set that makes your skin look clearer and more even.
Who are some celebrity examples of the Deep Autumn and True Summer palettes?
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Faces often associated with the Deep Autumn palette include Angelina Jolie, Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes. Examples linked to the True Summer palette include Emily Blunt, Kate Middleton and Allison Williams. These examples are illustrative — your own colouring is the most reliable guide.
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