Almay Nude - medium vs Smashbox HIGH STAKES
Almay Nude - medium and Smashbox HIGH STAKES are virtually identical (ΔE 0.8); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Almay Nude - medium | Smashbox HIGH STAKES | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #763C36 | #733C36 |
| L* | 32.59 | 32.13 |
| a* | 24.64 | 23.37 |
| b* | 15.18 | 14.48 |
| Chroma | 28.94 | 27.49 |
| Hue angle | 31.63° | 31.79° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Brown | Brown |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.8 is in the “virtually identical” band (up to 2.0, a difference that is hard to see even side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 0.5 and chroma by 1.5; the hue angles are 0.2° apart. None of these differences is large enough to name a direction, so the two read alike in lightness, saturation and warmth.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Almay Nude - medium works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox HIGH STAKES works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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