Dior 999 vs NYX Poised
Dior 999 and NYX Poised are near-identical (ΔE 2.2); Dior 999 is less saturated than NYX Poised.
Colour values
| Dior 999 | NYX Poised | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #BE030E | #C20201 |
| L* | 39.66 | 40.44 |
| a* | 64.02 | 65.00 |
| b* | 48.85 | 54.35 |
| Chroma | 80.53 | 84.73 |
| Hue angle | 37.34° | 39.90° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Warm |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Orange |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 2.2 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 0.8 and chroma by 4.2; the hue angles are 2.6° apart. Taken together, Dior 999 reads less saturated than NYX Poised.
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 Poised works with warm and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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