The Complete Guide to Dark Autumn Colors

Dark Autumn Color Palette

These are Dark Autumn's signature colors – clear, vibrant, and high-contrast hues:

Turmeric
Military Green
Golden Olive
Eggplant
Cognac
Paprika Red
Deep Peacock Blue
Burgundy
Navy Blue
Carafe Brown
Mahogany
Bronze
Dark Brown
Deep Teal
Warm Charcoal
Mauve

Recommended Color Combinations

Explore the best color combinations for Dark Autumns with our interactive tool. Select from the preset combination types to see how hues work together in the color wheel.

TurmericNavy BlueMahoganyWarm CharcoalBright Spring Palette

Dark Autumn Palette Generator

Now take it a step further with mathematical color theory. Select a primary hue from your Dark Autumn palette and generate contrasting, triadic, or analogous color schemes using color wheel relationships.

Generated Contrasting Palette

Base Colors
Deep Red
Dusty Teal

Use for: major pieces, statement items, dresses, blazers

Neutrals
Dark Burgundy
Deep Teal

Use for: everyday basics, pants, skirts, foundation pieces

Accents
Ruby Red
Teal

Use for: accessories, tops, jewelry, pops of color

Select Primary Hue:

Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Olive
Blue
Purple
Mauve
Brown

Select Combination Type:

Dark Burgundy
Ruby Red
Deep Red
Blush
Deep Teal
Teal
Dusty Teal
Light Beige

Dark Autumn Characteristics

Dark Autumn is a deep, warm color season with high contrast between skin, hair, and eyes. If your eyes are hazel, dark green, dark brown, or black, and your skin has warm bronze or golden undertones, you may be this color season. Dark Autumn hair typically ranges from medium golden brown to auburn to brown-black, creating a rich, warm appearance.

Physical Features

  • Eyes: Hazel, dark green, dark brown, or black
  • Skin: Warm undertones with bronze or golden hues
  • Hair: Medium golden brown to auburn to brown-black
  • Overall: High contrast with warm, deep coloring

Color Qualities

  • Depth: Dark, rich colors with strong intensity
  • Temperature: Warm undertones throughout
  • Saturation: Deep, saturated colors like shadows with a glow
  • Avoid: Pastels, icy colors, and overly cool tones

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