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Cool Winter Color Palette

Complete Cool Winter color palette with best colors, makeup shades, hair colors, and celebrity examples. Icy, crisp cool tones for a striking look.

Winter colors have that crisp, cool essence we associate with the season. With cool undertones and clear, bright colors, Winter palettes range from deep jewel tones to icy pastels. Think winter skies and sharp, clear light - it's all about that perfect balance between coolness and clarity.

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Primary Colors

HEX codes for Cool Winter palette

Azure

#007FFF

Berry

#990066

Burgundy

#800020

Charcoal

#36454F

Ice Blue

#A5F2F3

Lapis

#26619C

Magenta

#FF00FF

Sapphire

#0F52BA

Violet

#8A2BE2

Rose

#C21E56

Cool Slate

#708090

Periwinkle

#CCCCFF

Neutral Colors

Cool White

Charcoal

Pewter

Slate

Complementary Colors

Icy Pink

Icy Lavender

Icy Blue

Icy Mint

Colors to Avoid

Warm Beige

Camel

Golden Brown

Terracotta

If these "avoid" colors actually look good on you, or if Cool Winter's best colors feel off, you may be a different Winter subtype.

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What a Full Cool Winter Analysis Includes

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+ 44 more personalized colors

Complete seasonal palette (50+ colors with hex codes)
Best neutrals + accent colors for your specific coloring
Jewelry metal recommendations (gold, silver, rose gold)
Makeup shades that enhance your features
Hair color guidance

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Cool Winter Outfit Ideas

Below are a few stylish outfit ideas for cool winter seasonal palettes. These outfits are meant purely to serve as inspiration to show you what you can do with your color palette.

Icy Elegance

Bright white blazer over an icy pink silk blouse with cool navy trousers and silver jewelry.

Evening Frost

Cool berry cocktail dress with silver accessories and clear crystal earrings.

Modern Professional

Clear navy suit with fuchsia silk shell and platinum accessories.

Winter Gala

Icy blue gown with bright white wrap and diamond jewelry.

These outfits work best if your undertone truly matches Cool Winter. If these colors feel "off" when you try them, you may be a neighboring season.

View True Winter instead →View Deep Winter instead →

Other Winter Seasons

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True

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Deep

Best Makeup Colors for Cool Winter

Lipstick, eyeshadow, and blush shades that enhance your natural coloring

Cool Winter coloring is icy, cool, and clear. Your makeup should embrace this coolness - think icy pink lips, silver and charcoal eyeshadow, and cool rose blush. You can wear clear, cool colors that would look harsh on softer seasons. The key is avoiding warmth entirely - anything golden, peachy, or warm will look disconnected from your natural coloring.

Best Lipstick Shades for Cool Winter

These lip colors will make your complexion glow and complement your natural undertone.

Icy Pink

Cool Fuchsia

Berry

Blue-Red

Cool Plum

Cool Winter Eyeshadow Palette

Build your perfect eyeshadow palette with these flattering shades.

Icy Silver

Cool Grey

Navy

Icy Lavender

Charcoal

Cool Plum

Blush Shades

Icy Pink

Cool Rose

Soft Fuchsia

Bronzer & Contour

Cool Contour

Soft Taupe

Best Jewelry Metals for Cool Winter

Best Metals

Silver

Platinum

White Gold

Metals to Avoid

Yellow Gold

Brass

Copper

Best Hair Colors for Cool Winter

Hair color guide from ideal shades to colors to avoid

Cool Winters look stunning with cool, clear hair colors - blue-black, cool dark brown, icy platinum, and silver grey. The key is maintaining cool undertones without any brassiness or warmth. If your dark hair tends to pull red in the sun, it should be toned to stay cool. You can also pull off dramatic silver or platinum if you want to go light.

Cool Winter Hair Color Guide

✓ Ideal Hair Colors

Blue-Black

Cool Dark Brown

Icy Platinum

Cool Espresso

○ Can Also Work

Silver Grey

Cool Ash Brown

Jet Black

✓ Best Highlights

Icy Blonde

Cool Ash

✗ Colors to Avoid

Warm Brown

Golden Blonde

Copper

Auburn

○ Lowlight Options

Cool Black

Deep Espresso

Cool Winter Styling Tips

Cool, clear, and icy colors are your superpowers
Silver and platinum jewelry will always outshine gold on you
Blue-based reds and fuchsia lips are incredibly striking
Avoid anything warm, golden, or earthy
High contrast looks (like dark hair with light skin) work beautifully

Not sure if these makeup colors are right for you? If Cool Winter shades feel "off" when you try them, you may be a different season.

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How to Know If You're Really Cool Winter

Cool Winter is the iciest of the Winter seasons - cool, clear, and striking. Here's how to identify this season.

Signs You're Cool Winter

Your skin has obvious cool (pink or neutral) undertones
You look amazing in icy colors that would wash out warmer types
Silver and platinum jewelry are clearly more flattering than gold
Cool pink, icy blue, and fuchsia are among your best colors
Your coloring has clarity and coolness, not warmth or softness
You can wear stark white and look fabulous

Common Confusion

Cool Winter is often confused with Cool Summer. Both are cool-toned, but Winter has more clarity and contrast while Summer is softer. If bright, icy colors look amazing on you, you're likely Cool Winter. If softer, muted cools are better, you're Cool Summer.

Try an icy bright fuchsia versus a soft dusty pink. Cool Winters look striking in the bright fuchsia but washed out in the dusty pink. Cool Summers are the opposite.

See detailed comparison with Deep Winter →

Shopping Tips for Cool Winter

Icy colors are your signature - icy pink, icy blue, icy lavender
Silver and platinum are your best jewelry metals
Black and white together is a classic Cool Winter combination
Avoid anything described as 'warm,' 'golden,' or 'earthy'

Frequently Asked Questions About Cool Winter

Can Cool Winter wear gold jewelry?

Traditional yellow gold is not ideal for Cool Winter - it can look disconnected from your cool coloring. If you love gold tones, try white gold or rose gold with cool undertones. But silver and platinum will always be your most flattering metals.

What lipstick colors suit Cool Winter?

Icy pink, fuchsia, cool berry, blue-red, and cool plum are excellent choices. Avoid coral, peach, and anything with orange undertones. Your lipstick should have obvious cool undertones.

Can Cool Winter wear black?

Absolutely! Black is one of Cool Winter's best colors. You have the contrast and coolness to carry pure black beautifully. Pair it with icy colors or stark white for your most striking looks.

What's the difference between Cool Winter and True Winter?

Cool Winter leans more toward Summer (slightly softer, icier) while True Winter is pure Winter (maximum contrast, boldest colors). If you prefer icy pastels to vivid brights, you might be Cool Winter rather than True.