Clinique Waterviolet vs Dior 772 Classic Matte
Clinique Waterviolet and Dior 772 Classic Matte are virtually identical (ΔE 1.0); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Clinique Waterviolet | Dior 772 Classic Matte | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #CA7783 | #CB7A84 |
| L* | 59.34 | 60.14 |
| a* | 33.84 | 32.73 |
| b* | 7.57 | 8.16 |
| Chroma | 34.68 | 33.73 |
| Hue angle | 12.61° | 14.01° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Light | Light |
| Colour family | Pink | Pink |
| Finish | Gloss | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.0 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 0.8 and chroma by 1.0; the hue angles are 1.4° 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 Waterviolet works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
Colour theory suggests Dior 772 Classic Matte works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
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