Clinique Black Licorice Pop vs NYX Transylvania
Clinique Black Licorice Pop and NYX Transylvania are virtually identical (ΔE 1.5); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Clinique Black Licorice Pop | NYX Transylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #5E072F | #621132 |
| L* | 18.96 | 20.94 |
| a* | 39.19 | 37.79 |
| b* | 0.26 | 1.11 |
| Chroma | 39.19 | 37.81 |
| Hue angle | 0.37° | 1.69° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Berry |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.5 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 2.0 and chroma by 1.4; the hue angles are 1.3° 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 Clinique Black Licorice Pop works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Transylvania works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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