Dior 999 MATTE METAL vs Smashbox ON THE BEACH
Dior 999 MATTE METAL and Smashbox ON THE BEACH are virtually identical (ΔE 1.5); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 999 MATTE METAL | Smashbox ON THE BEACH | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #BD3C3C | #BC3A36 |
| L* | 44.77 | 44.21 |
| a* | 51.51 | 51.67 |
| b* | 29.46 | 32.28 |
| Chroma | 59.34 | 60.93 |
| Hue angle | 29.76° | 32.00° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.5 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 0.6 and chroma by 1.6; the hue angles are 2.2° 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 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 ON THE BEACH works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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