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Dior 908 BLACK MATTE vs NYX Glossy Black

Dior 908 BLACK MATTE and NYX Glossy Black are very close (ΔE 4.6); Dior 908 BLACK MATTE is lighter and more saturated than NYX Glossy Black.

Dior 908 BLACK MATTE

NYX Glossy Black

Colour values

Dior 908 BLACK MATTE NYX Glossy Black
Hex #292324#1E1E1E
L* 14.4111.26
a* 3.050.00
b* 0.370.00
Chroma 3.070.00
Hue angle 6.91°None (achromatic)
Undertone CoolNeutral
Depth DeepDeep
Colour family MauveOther
Finish MatteMatte

What the numbers mean: ΔE 4.6 is in the “very close” band (from 3.5 to 5.0, a small difference that shows side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 3.2 and chroma by 3.1; hue is not compared because NYX Glossy Black is achromatic. Taken together, Dior 908 BLACK MATTE reads lighter and more saturated than NYX Glossy Black.

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 Glossy Black works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.

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