Dior 885 Artsy vs Smashbox SHOCKING PINK
Dior 885 Artsy and Smashbox SHOCKING PINK are virtually identical (ΔE 1.4); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 885 Artsy | Smashbox SHOCKING PINK | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #E32A67 | #E53368 |
| L* | 50.65 | 51.87 |
| a* | 70.94 | 69.21 |
| b* | 12.44 | 13.58 |
| Chroma | 72.02 | 70.53 |
| Hue angle | 9.94° | 11.10° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Pink | Pink |
| Finish | Satin | Satin |
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 1.2 and chroma by 1.5; the hue angles are 1.2° 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 885 Artsy works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox SHOCKING PINK works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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