Dior 491 Natural Rosewood vs NYX French Maid
Dior 491 Natural Rosewood and NYX French Maid are virtually identical (ΔE 1.6); Dior 491 Natural Rosewood is warmer than NYX French Maid.
Colour values
| Dior 491 Natural Rosewood | NYX French Maid | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A76165 | #A76169 |
| L* | 49.14 | 49.24 |
| a* | 28.82 | 29.31 |
| b* | 10.08 | 7.83 |
| Chroma | 30.53 | 30.34 |
| Hue angle | 19.29° | 14.96° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Red | Pink |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.6 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 0.2; the hue angles are 4.3° apart. Taken together, Dior 491 Natural Rosewood reads warmer than NYX French Maid.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Dior 491 Natural Rosewood works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX French Maid works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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