Dior 862 HECTIC MATTE vs Smashbox BLACK CHERRY
Dior 862 HECTIC MATTE and Smashbox BLACK CHERRY are virtually identical (ΔE 1.4); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 862 HECTIC MATTE | Smashbox BLACK CHERRY | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #6F0F2B | #690927 |
| L* | 23.33 | 21.38 |
| a* | 41.69 | 41.13 |
| b* | 9.77 | 9.70 |
| Chroma | 42.82 | 42.25 |
| Hue angle | 13.19° | 13.27° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Berry |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.4 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 1.9 and chroma by 0.6; 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 862 HECTIC MATTE works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox BLACK CHERRY works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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