Dark Autumn Celebrities

These individuals are commonly considered Dark Autumn, but this page is intended as a guide — not a definitive classification.

True colour season identification can only be confirmed through professional colour analysis. The examples shown here represent some expressions of Dark Autumn colouring, but not the full spectrum of how this season can present.

EXPLORE SISTER SEASONS

ALICIA KEYS

BIPASHU BASU

BRENDA SONG

CAREY MULLIGAN

CHANEL IMAN

CHRISSY TEIGAN

COURTNEY EATON

DANIEL KALUUYA

DANIELLA PINEDA

DANNY SAPANI

DAVID TENNANT

DEEPIKA PADUKONE

DENZEL WASHINGTON

DICHEN LACHMAN

ELLA PURNELL

GABRIELLE UNION

DUCKIE THOT

EMMA WATSON

GARCELLE BEAUVAIS

EIZA GONZALEZ

EVA MENDES

HAILEE STEINFELD

ELLA BALINSKA

FREIDA PINTO

HALLE BERRY

HAYLEY ATWELL

HILARY SWANK

HUGH JACKMAN

JACINDA ARDERN

JASON MOMOA

JENNIE KIM

JESSICA ALBA

JESSICA ALBA

JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT

JULIA STILES

ALICIA VIKANDER

JOSH HARTNETT

KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN

ANGELA BASSETT

JULIA JONES

KAT GRAHAM

AUBREY PLAZA

JULIA ROBERTS

KATE MARA

KATHERINE HEIGL

KEISHA CASTLE-HUGHES

KIERNAN SHIPKA

LADY GAGA

LI ANN SMALL

LILY JAMES

LUCY HALE

MAGGIE Q

MAHESH JADU

MARGOT BINGHAM

MAYA RUDOLPH

MEGHAN MARKLE

MILLIE BOBBY BROWN

MING-NA WEN

MINKA KELLY

NATALIE PORTMAN

NATASHA LIU BORDIZZO

OLIVIA COOKE

OPRAH WINFREY

PHOEBE TONKIN

Q-ORIANKA KILCHER

RUTH NEGGA

SERENA WILLIAMS

SUSAN SARANDON

RASHIDA JONES

RYAN REYNOLDS

SIGOURNEY WEAVER

TAYE DIGGS

REBECCA HALL

SAFFRON BURROWS

SIMONE ASHLEY

TIA CARRERE

ROSARIO DAWSON

SAMANTHA HARRIS

SOFIA VERGARA

TIFFANY HADDISH

XOCHITL GOMEZ

YUMI NU

ZAZIE BEETZ

ZENDAYA

Dark Autumn Celebrities and Personalities

This page features a curated selection of celebrities and public figures who are widely believed to fall into the Dark Autumn colour season, based on their natural colouring, contrast level, and how they typically appear in clothing, hair and makeup.

It’s important to note that celebrity colour seasons are always presumed, not official. Most public figures haven’t undergone professional colour analysis, and factors like styling, lighting, cosmetic enhancements and photo editing can all influence how someone appears on camera.

That said, celebrities are still incredibly useful reference points. They help bring colour theory to life and show how Dark Autumn tones translate in the real world — from red carpets to everyday looks.

Use these examples for inspiration, education, and comparison, not as a definitive diagnosis. If you’re unsure of your own season, your best results will always come from analysing your natural features — not copying someone else’s palette outright.

About the Dark Autumn Colour Season

The Dark Autumn colour season is characterised by warm undertones, deep depth, and moderate-to-high overall contrast. People who fall into this season tend to look their best in colours that feel rich, warm, and saturated, rather than cool, pale, or overly bright tones.

Common colours found in the Dark Autumn palette include:

  • Deep olive

  • Burnt rust

  • Warm aubergine

  • Dark chocolate brown

When worn well, these colours enhance natural features, creating a look that feels grounded, powerful, and naturally rich, without appearing flat or muddy.

Why Celebrities Are Used in Colour Analysis

Celebrities are often referenced in colour analysis and personal styling because they provide high-visibility, real-world examples of how different colour seasons behave across a range of skin tones, hair colours, and contrast levels.

The celebrities featured on this page are commonly associated with the Dark Autumn colour season, based on:

  • Their natural colouring

  • Repeated styling patterns

  • Consistency with known Dark Autumn characteristics

These classifications are educational and observational, not confirmed or endorsed by the individuals themselves.

Can You Be a Dark Autumn Too?

If you resonate with the Dark Autumn colour palette, you may share similar traits — but colour season identification is nuanced. Two people can look very different and still belong to the same season, while others may sit close to neighbouring seasons such as True Autumn or Dark Winter.

If you want clarity (without the guesswork), Palette Prescription offers personalised colour analysis services designed to identify your true season and show you how to wear it in real life — not just in theory. Each analysis considers your natural colouring, contrast level, and how colours actually interact with your features, rather than relying on celebrity comparisons alone.

Whether you’re trying to confirm if you’re a Dark Autumn, sitting between seasons, or completely rethinking your palette, a professional analysis can give you clear, wearable direction — and far more confidence in the colours you choose.