Clinique Shy vs Marcelle Passion
Clinique Shy and Marcelle Passion are virtually identical (ΔE 1.4); Clinique Shy is less saturated than Marcelle Passion.
Colour values
| Clinique Shy | Marcelle Passion | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A44155 | #A83B52 |
| L* | 41.74 | 41.32 |
| a* | 42.67 | 46.50 |
| b* | 9.37 | 10.76 |
| Chroma | 43.68 | 47.73 |
| Hue angle | 12.39° | 13.02° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Berry |
| Finish | Satin | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.4 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 4.0; the hue angles are 0.6° apart. Taken together, Clinique Shy reads less saturated than Marcelle Passion.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Clinique Shy works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Marcelle Passion works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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