Dior 999 Metallic vs Smashbox Bawse
Dior 999 Metallic and Smashbox Bawse are virtually identical (ΔE 0.9); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Dior 999 Metallic | Smashbox Bawse | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A82628 | #A82024 |
| L* | 37.60 | 36.91 |
| a* | 51.91 | 53.58 |
| b* | 31.98 | 33.58 |
| Chroma | 60.97 | 63.24 |
| Hue angle | 31.64° | 32.08° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Shimmer | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.9 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 0.7 and chroma by 2.3; the hue angles are 0.4° 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 Metallic works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox Bawse works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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