Clinique Surprise vs NYX Bang Bang
Clinique Surprise and NYX Bang Bang are virtually identical (ΔE 1.4); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Clinique Surprise | NYX Bang Bang | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #8F4A4E | #8B4B4C |
| L* | 40.06 | 39.65 |
| a* | 29.47 | 27.08 |
| b* | 10.89 | 11.48 |
| Chroma | 31.41 | 29.41 |
| Hue angle | 20.29° | 22.97° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Mauve |
| 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 2.0; the hue angles are 2.7° 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 Surprise works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Bang Bang works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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