Dior 138 Purity vs NYX Buenos Aires
Dior 138 Purity and NYX Buenos Aires are virtually identical (ΔE 1.7); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 138 Purity | NYX Buenos Aires | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #F49E90 | #F19988 |
| L* | 73.35 | 71.73 |
| a* | 30.43 | 31.07 |
| b* | 20.63 | 22.74 |
| Chroma | 36.76 | 38.50 |
| Hue angle | 34.14° | 36.20° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Very light | Very light |
| Colour family | Coral | Coral |
| 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 1.6 and chroma by 1.7; the hue angles are 2.1° 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 138 Purity works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Buenos Aires works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
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