L'Oreal Mad for Matte vs L'Oreal Ruby Flame
L'Oreal Mad for Matte and L'Oreal Ruby Flame are virtually identical (ΔE 0.7); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| L'Oreal Mad for Matte | L'Oreal Ruby Flame | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #C81E2F | #C52531 |
| L* | 43.39 | 43.39 |
| a* | 63.53 | 61.12 |
| b* | 36.05 | 34.72 |
| Chroma | 73.05 | 70.29 |
| Hue angle | 29.57° | 29.60° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | 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 0.0 and chroma by 2.8; the hue angles are 0.0° 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 L'Oreal Mad for Matte works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests L'Oreal Ruby Flame works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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