IMAN Taboo vs NYX Amethyst
IMAN Taboo and NYX Amethyst are near-identical (ΔE 2.4); IMAN Taboo is lighter than NYX Amethyst.
Colour values
| IMAN Taboo | NYX Amethyst | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #73308B | #6D2686 |
| L* | 33.19 | 30.30 |
| a* | 44.19 | 46.30 |
| b* | -38.02 | -39.59 |
| Chroma | 58.30 | 60.92 |
| Hue angle | 319.29° | 319.46° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Plum | Plum |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 2.4 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 2.9 and chroma by 2.6; the hue angles are 0.2° apart. Taken together, IMAN Taboo reads lighter than NYX Amethyst.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests IMAN Taboo works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Amethyst works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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