ColourPop Aquarius vs Smashbox COGNAC
ColourPop Aquarius and Smashbox COGNAC are virtually identical (ΔE 1.7); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| ColourPop Aquarius | Smashbox COGNAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #9E574D | #985349 |
| L* | 45.11 | 43.28 |
| a* | 28.16 | 27.56 |
| b* | 18.74 | 18.54 |
| Chroma | 33.82 | 33.21 |
| Hue angle | 33.64° | 33.94° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Brown |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.7 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 1.8 and chroma by 0.6; 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 ColourPop Aquarius works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox COGNAC works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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