Dior 979 POISON METAL vs NYX Biker Babe
Dior 979 POISON METAL and NYX Biker Babe are virtually identical (ΔE 1.5); Dior 979 POISON METAL is more saturated than NYX Biker Babe.
Colour values
| Dior 979 POISON METAL | NYX Biker Babe | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #791D26 | #752329 |
| L* | 26.98 | 27.14 |
| a* | 39.88 | 36.20 |
| b* | 18.35 | 16.42 |
| Chroma | 43.90 | 39.75 |
| Hue angle | 24.70° | 24.39° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.5 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 0.2 and chroma by 4.1; the hue angles are 0.3° apart. Taken together, Dior 979 POISON METAL reads more saturated than NYX Biker Babe.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Dior 979 POISON METAL works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Biker Babe works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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