Burt's Bees Redwood Forest vs NYX Matte Red
Burt's Bees Redwood Forest and NYX Matte Red are virtually identical (ΔE 1.1); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Burt's Bees Redwood Forest | NYX Matte Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #8C212B | #891B28 |
| L* | 31.44 | 30.05 |
| a* | 44.93 | 45.84 |
| b* | 21.49 | 21.58 |
| Chroma | 49.81 | 50.67 |
| Hue angle | 25.56° | 25.21° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.1 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 1.4 and chroma by 0.9; the hue angles are 0.3° 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 Burt's Bees Redwood Forest works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Matte Red works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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