e.l.f. Red Carpet vs NYX Electra
e.l.f. Red Carpet and NYX Electra are virtually identical (ΔE 0.7); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| e.l.f. Red Carpet | NYX Electra | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #D40D14 | #D40F18 |
| L* | 44.72 | 44.81 |
| a* | 68.69 | 68.53 |
| b* | 52.04 | 50.40 |
| Chroma | 86.18 | 85.07 |
| Hue angle | 37.15° | 36.33° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Satin | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.7 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 0.1 and chroma by 1.1; the hue angles are 0.8° 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 e.l.f. Red Carpet works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Electra works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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