CoverGirl Nude vs NYX Duchess
CoverGirl Nude and NYX Duchess are virtually identical (ΔE 1.8); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| CoverGirl Nude | NYX Duchess | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #996066 | #9C656A |
| L* | 47.10 | 48.78 |
| a* | 24.00 | 22.88 |
| b* | 6.35 | 6.39 |
| Chroma | 24.82 | 23.75 |
| Hue angle | 14.82° | 15.61° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Mauve | Nude |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.8 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 1.7 and chroma by 1.1; the hue angles are 0.8° 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 CoverGirl Nude works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Duchess works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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