Dior 999 MATTE vs Marcelle Rouge En Folie
Dior 999 MATTE and Marcelle Rouge En Folie are virtually identical (ΔE 1.2); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 999 MATTE | Marcelle Rouge En Folie | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #C51215 | #C91A19 |
| L* | 41.78 | 43.11 |
| a* | 64.22 | 64.02 |
| b* | 48.08 | 47.64 |
| Chroma | 80.22 | 79.79 |
| Hue angle | 36.82° | 36.65° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.2 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 1.3 and chroma by 0.4; the hue angles are 0.2° 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 999 MATTE works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Marcelle Rouge En Folie works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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