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Try matte shadows in dark shades - black, gray, brown - they contrast really well with dull irises and make your gaze sharper and more expressive! My own eyes aren't that bright, and when I was experimenting with makeup (yeah, I do it sometimes), I noticed that dark matte shadows in the crease work so much better than shimmery and light ones - they supposedly "open up" the eye instead of blurring it.
On dull eyes, warm and saturated shades work really well - golds, coppers, peaches, terracottas. They bring warmth to your gaze and kind of illuminate your eyes from within. Matte textures will look more natural than shiny ones, because they won't add unnecessary gloss. If you want to add depth, go for browns and bronzes - they're versatile and visually highlight the eyelid shape without eyeliner.
Another option is neutral light shades on the movable lid (beige, milk, light gray) with a darker shade in the eye crease. That creates natural dimension. You can skip dark shadows entirely if you want to freshen up your look instead - light shimmer in the inner corner of your eye helps ease that tired effect a bit.
The main thing is to avoid shades that are too cool and ashy without eyeliner, they can dull your gaze even more. And don't apply shadows in a thin layer, otherwise they'll disappear. Better to go ahead and lay down the amount you need right away so the color shows and actually works.
I like to apply an eyeshadow primer first - it's a lifesaver when your eyes aren't naturally shiny. Light shimmer shades (beige, milk, light gold) in the inner corner and along the inner eye really brighten your gaze, and they create dimension even without eyeliner. Plus they work as a booster: if you layer them over warm matte shades, those colors come alive completely differently and won't blend into your skin.
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