Clinique Ruby Pop vs NYX Lucy
Clinique Ruby Pop and NYX Lucy are virtually identical (ΔE 1.5); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Clinique Ruby Pop | NYX Lucy | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A8100B | #A30305 |
| L* | 35.44 | 33.70 |
| a* | 56.60 | 56.97 |
| b* | 44.98 | 45.76 |
| Chroma | 72.30 | 73.07 |
| Hue angle | 38.48° | 38.77° |
| Undertone | Warm | Warm |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Orange | Orange |
| Finish | Matte | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.5 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 1.7 and chroma by 0.8; 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 Ruby Pop works with warm and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Lucy works with warm and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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