True AutumnversusTrue Winter
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True Autumn
AutumnThe True Autumn palette is the quintessential autumn palette - warm, rich, and deeply saturated. If you're a True Autumn, you have warm undertones and can handle intense, earthy colors. Your palette captures the essence of autumn foliage in full glory.
True Winter
WinterThe True Winter palette is the quintessential winter palette - cool, clear, and intensely saturated. If you're a True Winter, you have cool undertones and can handle the most vibrant, pure colors. Your palette is like a crisp winter day with brilliant clarity.
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True Autumn vs True Winter Color Palettes
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True Autumn
Burnt Orange
A deep, warm orange
Forest Green
A rich, earthy green
Golden Brown
A warm, luxurious brown
Burgundy
A deep, warm red
Mustard Yellow
A rich, golden yellow
Copper
A warm, metallic brown
True Winter
True Black
The purest, coolest black
Ice White
A crisp, cool white
True Red
A clear, cool red
Royal Blue
A vivid, pure blue
Emerald
A clear, cool green
Magenta
A bright, cool purple-pink
Key Characteristics
What defines each palette
True Autumn
Warm & Rich Undertones
True Autumns have distinctly warm, golden undertones. Your skin has a golden or peachy quality that comes alive with rich, warm colors.
Medium to High Contrast
There's good contrast between your features. You can handle both rich, saturated colors and deeper, more intense shades.
Bold & Earthy
You look best in colors that are rich and saturated. Cool or light colors can make you appear washed out, while warm, intense colors bring out your natural richness.
True Winter
Purely Cool Undertones
True Winters have distinctly cool, blue-based undertones. There is absolutely no warmth in your coloring, and you need pure, clear colors to look your best.
High Contrast
There's dramatic contrast between your features. You can handle the most intense color combinations and look stunning in high-impact looks.
Vivid & Pure
You shine in colors that are clear and intensely saturated. Any hint of warmth or mutedness will dull your natural brilliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions
True Autumn vs True Winter, answered
What is the difference between the True Autumn and True Winter palettes?
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The True Autumn palette sits in the Autumn family: The True Autumn palette is the quintessential autumn palette - warm, rich, and deeply saturated. If you're a True Autumn, you have warm undertones and can handle intense, earthy colors. Your palette captures the essence of autumn foliage in full glory. The True Winter palette belongs to the Winter family: The True Winter palette is the quintessential winter palette - cool, clear, and intensely saturated. If you're a True Winter, you have cool undertones and can handle the most vibrant, pure colors. Your palette is like a crisp winter day with brilliant clarity. 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 True Autumn and True Winter the same season?
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No. True Autumn is a Autumn palette while True Winter is a Winter 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 True Autumn palette versus the True Winter palette?
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True Autumn leans on shades such as Burnt Orange, Forest Green and Golden Brown, while True Winter is anchored by tones like True Black, Ice White and True Red. Holding these signature colours next to your face is the simplest way to feel which palette harmonises with your colouring.
Am I True Autumn or True Winter? 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. True Autumn is characterised by warm & rich undertones, whereas True Winter 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 True Autumn and True Winter palettes?
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Faces often associated with the True Autumn palette include Jessica Chastain, Susan Sarandon and Debra Messing. Examples linked to the True Winter palette include Elizabeth Taylor, Courteney Cox and Megan Fox. These examples are illustrative — your own colouring is the most reliable guide.
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