Dior 999 MATTE METAL vs Smashbox MANDARIN
Dior 999 MATTE METAL and Smashbox MANDARIN are virtually identical (ΔE 0.8); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 999 MATTE METAL | Smashbox MANDARIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #BD3C3C | #C03C3B |
| L* | 44.77 | 45.30 |
| a* | 51.51 | 52.44 |
| b* | 29.46 | 30.81 |
| Chroma | 59.34 | 60.83 |
| Hue angle | 29.76° | 30.44° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.8 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 0.5 and chroma by 1.5; the hue angles are 0.7° 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 METAL works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox MANDARIN works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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