Deep winter vs dark winter - what's the difference?

Figuring out if you fall into the deep winter vs dark winter category can feel like trying to solve a puzzle where half the pieces look exactly the same. If you've spent any time falling down the rabbit hole of color analysis, you've probably noticed that these two terms get thrown around constantly. You're looking at swatches, staring at yourself in the mirror with a white towel over your hair, and trying to decide if that plum lipstick makes you look like a Hollywood star or like you haven't slept in three days. ...

May 24, 2026 · 8 min · Carola Chinta