Dior 979 POISON METAL vs NYX Black Cherry
Dior 979 POISON METAL and NYX Black Cherry are virtually identical (ΔE 2.0); Dior 979 POISON METAL is warmer than NYX Black Cherry.
Colour values
| Dior 979 POISON METAL | NYX Black Cherry | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #791D26 | #7B1427 |
| L* | 26.98 | 26.33 |
| a* | 39.88 | 43.62 |
| b* | 18.35 | 16.95 |
| Chroma | 43.90 | 46.80 |
| Hue angle | 24.70° | 21.24° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 2.0 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 0.7 and chroma by 2.9; the hue angles are 3.5° apart. Taken together, Dior 979 POISON METAL reads warmer than NYX Black Cherry.
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 Black Cherry works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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