Clinique Adore U vs Clinique Nearly Violet
Clinique Adore U and Clinique Nearly Violet are virtually identical (ΔE 1.0); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Clinique Adore U | Clinique Nearly Violet | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #D87A73 | #DC7A75 |
| L* | 61.45 | 62.02 |
| a* | 35.73 | 37.44 |
| b* | 19.95 | 19.68 |
| Chroma | 40.93 | 42.29 |
| Hue angle | 29.18° | 27.73° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Cool |
| Depth | Light | Light |
| Colour family | Coral | Pink |
| Finish | Gloss | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.0 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 0.6 and chroma by 1.4; the hue angles are 1.4° 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 Clinique Adore U works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
Colour theory suggests Clinique Nearly Violet works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
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