Clinique Plum Brandy vs NYX Locked
Clinique Plum Brandy and NYX Locked are virtually identical (ΔE 1.1); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Clinique Plum Brandy | NYX Locked | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #9F3245 | #9D2D43 |
| L* | 37.99 | 36.84 |
| a* | 46.28 | 47.49 |
| b* | 14.11 | 13.76 |
| Chroma | 48.38 | 49.45 |
| Hue angle | 16.96° | 16.15° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| 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 1.1 and chroma by 1.1; the hue angles are 0.8° 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 Plum Brandy works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Locked works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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