Posted by Edwardhog on September 04, 2026 at 12:13:53:
In Reply to: Glad to join the forum posted by baikal on June 12, 2026 at 10:06:51:
Hey folks,
I've been working to figure out whether I fall into Deep Winter or Deep Summer, and sincerely, it's been pretty puzzling. I have dark hair and a skin tone that's hard to pin down—my undertone is pretty ambiguous, so it's tough to tell which palette fits me best. Some of the Deep Winter colors like the rich navy blues and pure black really enhance a sharpness in my face, but then I notice that some of the more muted, dusty plums and greys from Deep Summer also make me look polished and less harsh.
The difficult thing is that both palettes have overlapping cool, deep tones, so it's hard to see the minor differences in how they interact with my skin. Sometimes, when I try on clothes or scarves from each palette, the lighting changes everything—I can look vibrant one moment and dull the next.
I did find some visual comparison charts online that highlight the key differences between Deep Winter and Deep Summer, especially around undertones and contrast levels, which helped a bit what is my color palette . But even with those, it's still a difficulty because my skin doesn't lean clearly cool or warm, and my dark hair and eyes don't really offer any clarity either.
Has anyone else had this back-and-forth with these deep, cool seasons? How did you come to deciding which palette fits you better? Are there specific subtle hints or tests that helped you figure it out without going for a full professional analysis? I'd genuinely appreciate any tips or personal stories so I can stop feeling stuck between these two palettes. Thanks so much!