Dior 955 Excessive vs NYX Dahlia
Dior 955 Excessive and NYX Dahlia are very close (ΔE 4.7); Dior 955 Excessive is deeper and more saturated than NYX Dahlia.
Colour values
| Dior 955 Excessive | NYX Dahlia | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #410000 | #3E1213 |
| L* | 9.99 | 12.63 |
| a* | 30.06 | 21.63 |
| b* | 15.76 | 10.57 |
| Chroma | 33.94 | 24.07 |
| Hue angle | 27.66° | 26.04° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Mauve |
| Finish | Satin | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 4.7 is in the “very close” band (from 3.5 to 5.0, a small difference that shows side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 2.6 and chroma by 9.9; the hue angles are 1.6° apart. Taken together, Dior 955 Excessive reads deeper and more saturated than NYX Dahlia.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Dior 955 Excessive works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Dahlia works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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