Marcelle Amour vs Smashbox 9 TO 5
Marcelle Amour and Smashbox 9 TO 5 are virtually identical (ΔE 1.1); Marcelle Amour is less saturated than Smashbox 9 TO 5.
Colour values
| Marcelle Amour | Smashbox 9 TO 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #B22A4A | #B5214A |
| L* | 40.60 | 40.26 |
| a* | 55.51 | 58.99 |
| b* | 15.08 | 14.72 |
| Chroma | 57.53 | 60.80 |
| Hue angle | 15.20° | 14.01° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Berry |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
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 0.3 and chroma by 3.3; the hue angles are 1.2° apart. Taken together, Marcelle Amour reads less saturated than Smashbox 9 TO 5.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Marcelle Amour works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox 9 TO 5 works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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