Dior 421 Natural Beige vs Milani Matte Naked
Dior 421 Natural Beige and Milani Matte Naked are virtually identical (ΔE 0.8); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 421 Natural Beige | Milani Matte Naked | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #AD5F56 | #AE5E57 |
| L* | 49.18 | 49.12 |
| a* | 30.65 | 31.68 |
| b* | 19.19 | 18.55 |
| Chroma | 36.16 | 36.71 |
| Hue angle | 32.05° | 30.34° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.8 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 0.1 and chroma by 0.6; the hue angles are 1.7° 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 421 Natural Beige works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Milani Matte Naked 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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