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Deep Autumn hair colours

Hair is the one part of your colouring you can change, and changing it badly costs more than any wardrobe mistake. These shades keep the undertone and depth that make Deep Autumn colouring work.

  • Dark chocolate#4A2C20
  • Deep auburn#6B3A22
  • Mahogany brown#5C3317
  • Espresso#3B2219
  • Rich copper brown#8B4513

What to ask your colourist for

Bring the hex codes above, and ask for a tone on the warm/golden side. Depth matters as much as tone: dark brown to black-brown, usually with warm red or golden undertones.

If you are covering grey, ask for a shade one level lighter than your natural depth — full-depth coverage on greying hair usually reads harsher than the colour looked on the chart.

Makeup that goes with it

Lip

  • Mahogany
  • Deep brick
  • Deep plum

Frequently asked

What hair colour suits a Deep Autumn?

dark chocolate, deep auburn, mahogany brown, espresso and rich copper brown. The principle: stay within a couple of shades of your natural depth and keep the undertone on the warm side. Going far outside either is what makes dyed hair look like a wig.

Can a Deep Autumn go blonde?

It is the hardest change for this season to pull off, because Deep Autumn colouring is built on depth. If you want to go lighter, go a few shades at a time and keep the undertone warm — a full platinum will usually flatten the face.

Does hair colour change my season?

Not fundamentally. Your season is set by skin undertone, which dye does not touch. But dye absolutely changes your contrast level, and contrast is one of the three axes — so a naturally dark-haired person who goes blonde may find that a lighter version of their palette suits them better day to day.

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