Clinique Heftiest Hibiscus vs Smashbox ON THE BEACH
Clinique Heftiest Hibiscus and Smashbox ON THE BEACH are virtually identical (ΔE 1.1); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Clinique Heftiest Hibiscus | Smashbox ON THE BEACH | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #BD3637 | #BC3A36 |
| L* | 43.85 | 44.21 |
| a* | 53.58 | 51.67 |
| b* | 31.32 | 32.28 |
| Chroma | 62.06 | 60.93 |
| Hue angle | 30.30° | 32.00° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Satin | 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 0.4 and chroma by 1.1; the hue angles are 1.7° 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 Heftiest Hibiscus works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox ON THE BEACH works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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