Dior 080 Red Smile vs NYX Electra
Dior 080 Red Smile and NYX Electra are virtually identical (ΔE 1.8); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 080 Red Smile | NYX Electra | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #D91920 | #D40F18 |
| L* | 46.39 | 44.81 |
| a* | 68.58 | 68.53 |
| b* | 48.32 | 50.40 |
| Chroma | 83.89 | 85.07 |
| Hue angle | 35.17° | 36.33° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium | Medium-deep |
| 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 1.6 and chroma by 1.2; the hue angles are 1.2° 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 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 NYX Electra works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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