Dior 743 Rouge Zinnia vs Milani Ruby Valentine (Vinyl)
Dior 743 Rouge Zinnia and Milani Ruby Valentine (Vinyl) are virtually identical (ΔE 0.7); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 743 Rouge Zinnia | Milani Ruby Valentine (Vinyl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A41220 | #A5051D |
| L* | 34.87 | 34.39 |
| a* | 55.60 | 57.68 |
| b* | 33.54 | 34.89 |
| Chroma | 64.94 | 67.41 |
| Hue angle | 31.10° | 31.17° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.7 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 0.5 and chroma by 2.5; the hue angles are 0.1° 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 743 Rouge Zinnia works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Milani Ruby Valentine (Vinyl) works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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