Dior 984 Dark Flower vs Smashbox BORDEAUX
Dior 984 Dark Flower and Smashbox BORDEAUX are virtually identical (ΔE 2.0); Dior 984 Dark Flower is warmer than Smashbox BORDEAUX.
Colour values
| Dior 984 Dark Flower | Smashbox BORDEAUX | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #751E41 | #771C47 |
| L* | 27.00 | 27.32 |
| a* | 40.47 | 42.52 |
| b* | 0.11 | -3.41 |
| Chroma | 40.47 | 42.66 |
| Hue angle | 0.15° | 355.42° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Berry |
| Finish | Satin | Gloss |
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 0.3 and chroma by 2.2; the hue angles are 4.7° apart. Taken together, Dior 984 Dark Flower reads warmer than Smashbox BORDEAUX.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Dior 984 Dark Flower works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox BORDEAUX works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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