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IMAN Iman Red vs NYX Red Queen

IMAN Iman Red and NYX Red Queen are virtually identical (ΔE 1.1); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.

IMAN Iman Red

NYX Red Queen

Colour values

IMAN Iman Red NYX Red Queen
Hex #D71D32#D3212F
L* 46.3945.83
a* 67.8465.87
b* 38.4739.35
Chroma 77.9976.72
Hue angle 29.56°30.85°
Undertone NeutralNeutral
Depth MediumMedium
Colour family RedRed
Finish MatteSatin

What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.1 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 1.3; the hue angles are 1.3° 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 IMAN Iman Red works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.

Colour theory suggests NYX Red Queen works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.

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