Dior 743 Rouge Zinnia vs NYX Hero
Dior 743 Rouge Zinnia and NYX Hero are virtually identical (ΔE 1.6); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 743 Rouge Zinnia | NYX Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A41220 | #9D181D |
| L* | 34.87 | 33.80 |
| a* | 55.60 | 52.23 |
| b* | 33.54 | 33.73 |
| Chroma | 64.94 | 62.18 |
| Hue angle | 31.10° | 32.85° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Satin |
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 1.1 and chroma by 2.8; the hue angles are 1.8° 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 NYX Hero works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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