CoverGirl Plum Fury vs IMAN Black Brandy
CoverGirl Plum Fury and IMAN Black Brandy are virtually identical (ΔE 1.5); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| CoverGirl Plum Fury | IMAN Black Brandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #51122B | #52182C |
| L* | 17.26 | 18.49 |
| a* | 31.23 | 28.94 |
| b* | 0.29 | 1.40 |
| Chroma | 31.23 | 28.98 |
| Hue angle | 0.54° | 2.77° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Mauve |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.5 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 1.2 and chroma by 2.3; the hue angles are 2.2° 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 CoverGirl Plum Fury works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests IMAN Black Brandy works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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