Dior 976 Be Dior vs NYX Serpent
Dior 976 Be Dior and NYX Serpent are virtually identical (ΔE 1.7); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 976 Be Dior | NYX Serpent | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #C01552 | #BF2259 |
| L* | 41.78 | 42.68 |
| a* | 64.93 | 62.50 |
| b* | 12.08 | 8.90 |
| Chroma | 66.04 | 63.13 |
| Hue angle | 10.54° | 8.11° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Berry |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.7 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 0.9 and chroma by 2.9; the hue angles are 2.4° 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 976 Be Dior works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Serpent works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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