L'Oreal Zoe's Red vs NYX Dark Era
L'Oreal Zoe's Red and NYX Dark Era are virtually identical (ΔE 1.2); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| L'Oreal Zoe's Red | NYX Dark Era | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #782B2F | #7D2D30 |
| L* | 29.23 | 30.52 |
| a* | 33.99 | 34.96 |
| b* | 15.29 | 16.51 |
| Chroma | 37.27 | 38.66 |
| Hue angle | 24.23° | 25.28° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.2 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 1.3 and chroma by 1.4; the hue angles are 1.1° 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 Zoe's Red works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Dark Era works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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