Clinique Golden Brandy vs Smashbox PINCH ME
Clinique Golden Brandy and Smashbox PINCH ME are virtually identical (ΔE 1.4); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Clinique Golden Brandy | Smashbox PINCH ME | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #BE453E | #BA433F |
| L* | 46.38 | 45.38 |
| a* | 48.16 | 47.71 |
| b* | 30.28 | 28.30 |
| Chroma | 56.89 | 55.47 |
| Hue angle | 32.16° | 30.68° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.4 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 1.0 and chroma by 1.4; the hue angles are 1.5° 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 Golden Brandy works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox PINCH ME works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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