L'Oreal Mica vs Smashbox HIRE ME
L'Oreal Mica and Smashbox HIRE ME are virtually identical (ΔE 0.8); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| L'Oreal Mica | Smashbox HIRE ME | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #C37685 | #C57483 |
| L* | 58.28 | 58.04 |
| a* | 32.03 | 33.59 |
| b* | 4.78 | 5.63 |
| Chroma | 32.39 | 34.06 |
| Hue angle | 8.49° | 9.51° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Light | Light |
| Colour family | Pink | Pink |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.8 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 0.2 and chroma by 1.7; the hue angles are 1.0° 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 Mica works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox HIRE ME works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
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