Dior 987 Black Tie vs NYX Nightrunner
Dior 987 Black Tie and NYX Nightrunner are near-identical (ΔE 3.4); Dior 987 Black Tie is cooler and deeper than NYX Nightrunner.
Colour values
| Dior 987 Black Tie | NYX Nightrunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #3E0013 | #4C091A |
| L* | 9.57 | 14.44 |
| a* | 30.17 | 31.33 |
| b* | 6.32 | 8.55 |
| Chroma | 30.82 | 32.48 |
| Hue angle | 11.83° | 15.27° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Red |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 3.4 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 4.9 and chroma by 1.7; the hue angles are 3.4° apart. Taken together, Dior 987 Black Tie reads cooler and deeper than NYX Nightrunner.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Dior 987 Black Tie works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Nightrunner works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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