Clinique Matte Crimson vs L'Oreal Liya's Red
Clinique Matte Crimson and L'Oreal Liya's Red are virtually identical (ΔE 0.6); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Clinique Matte Crimson | L'Oreal Liya's Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #CC0631 | #C90E32 |
| L* | 43.05 | 42.71 |
| a* | 68.04 | 66.53 |
| b* | 34.74 | 33.58 |
| Chroma | 76.40 | 74.53 |
| Hue angle | 27.05° | 26.78° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.6 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 0.3 and chroma by 1.9; 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 Clinique Matte Crimson works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests L'Oreal Liya's Red works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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