Dior 999 vs NYX Blazed
Dior 999 and NYX Blazed are virtually identical (ΔE 1.4); Dior 999 is more saturated than NYX Blazed.
Colour values
| Dior 999 | NYX Blazed | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #BE030E | #B60E0E |
| L* | 39.66 | 38.37 |
| a* | 64.02 | 60.71 |
| b* | 48.85 | 47.17 |
| Chroma | 80.53 | 76.88 |
| Hue angle | 37.34° | 37.84° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.4 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 3.7; the hue angles are 0.5° apart. Taken together, Dior 999 reads more saturated than NYX Blazed.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Dior 999 works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Blazed works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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