Dior 908 BLACK MATTE vs NYX Alien
Dior 908 BLACK MATTE and NYX Alien are near-identical (ΔE 2.9); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 908 BLACK MATTE | NYX Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #292324 | #2A2829 |
| L* | 14.41 | 16.35 |
| a* | 3.05 | 1.15 |
| b* | 0.37 | -0.33 |
| Chroma | 3.07 | 1.19 |
| Hue angle | 6.91° | None (achromatic) |
| Undertone | Cool | Neutral |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Mauve | Other |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 2.9 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 1.9 and chroma by 1.9; hue is not compared because NYX Alien is achromatic. 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 908 BLACK MATTE works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Alien works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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