Dior 789 Superstitious Matte vs Smashbox Some Nerve
Dior 789 Superstitious Matte and Smashbox Some Nerve are very close (ΔE 4.9); Dior 789 Superstitious Matte is deeper and less saturated than Smashbox Some Nerve.
Colour values
| Dior 789 Superstitious Matte | Smashbox Some Nerve | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #96518F | #A856A2 |
| L* | 44.74 | 49.00 |
| a* | 37.96 | 44.41 |
| b* | -21.97 | -26.49 |
| Chroma | 43.86 | 51.71 |
| Hue angle | 329.94° | 329.18° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium |
| Colour family | Plum | Plum |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 4.9 is in the “very close” band (from 3.5 to 5.0, a small difference that shows side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 4.3 and chroma by 7.9; the hue angles are 0.8° apart. Taken together, Dior 789 Superstitious Matte reads deeper and less saturated than Smashbox Some Nerve.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Dior 789 Superstitious Matte works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox Some Nerve works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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