Clinique Peppermint Pop vs Smashbox BING
Clinique Peppermint Pop and Smashbox BING are virtually identical (ΔE 1.2); Clinique Peppermint Pop is more saturated than Smashbox BING.
Colour values
| Clinique Peppermint Pop | Smashbox BING | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A80028 | #A31228 |
| L* | 34.96 | 34.75 |
| a* | 59.44 | 55.61 |
| b* | 29.02 | 28.49 |
| Chroma | 66.14 | 62.49 |
| Hue angle | 26.03° | 27.13° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.2 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 0.2 and chroma by 3.6; the hue angles are 1.1° apart. Taken together, Clinique Peppermint Pop reads more saturated than Smashbox BING.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Clinique Peppermint Pop works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox BING works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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