Dior 080 Red Smile vs L'Oreal Infallible Red
Dior 080 Red Smile and L'Oreal Infallible Red are virtually identical (ΔE 1.8); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 080 Red Smile | L'Oreal Infallible Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #D91920 | #E01D25 |
| L* | 46.39 | 48.09 |
| a* | 68.58 | 69.83 |
| b* | 48.32 | 47.86 |
| Chroma | 83.89 | 84.66 |
| Hue angle | 35.17° | 34.42° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Satin |
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 0.8; 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 Dior 080 Red Smile works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests L'Oreal Infallible Red works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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