Clinique Shy vs NYX Obvs
Clinique Shy and NYX Obvs are virtually identical (ΔE 1.3); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Clinique Shy | NYX Obvs | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A44155 | #9F3E52 |
| L* | 41.74 | 40.29 |
| a* | 42.67 | 42.06 |
| b* | 9.37 | 9.09 |
| Chroma | 43.68 | 43.03 |
| Hue angle | 12.39° | 12.20° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Berry |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.3 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 1.5 and chroma by 0.6; the hue angles are 0.2° 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 Shy works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Obvs works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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