Dior 553 Smile vs Smashbox POSY PINK
Dior 553 Smile and Smashbox POSY PINK are virtually identical (ΔE 1.3); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 553 Smile | Smashbox POSY PINK | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #E98693 | #E4838E |
| L* | 66.89 | 65.50 |
| a* | 39.22 | 38.39 |
| b* | 9.74 | 10.51 |
| Chroma | 40.41 | 39.80 |
| Hue angle | 13.95° | 15.31° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Light | Light |
| Colour family | Pink | Pink |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.3 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 1.4 and chroma by 0.6; the hue angles are 1.4° 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 553 Smile works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox POSY PINK works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
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