Maybelline Possessed Plum vs Smashbox PLUM ROLE
Maybelline Possessed Plum and Smashbox PLUM ROLE are near-identical (ΔE 3.4); Maybelline Possessed Plum is cooler, lighter and less saturated than Smashbox PLUM ROLE.
Colour values
| Maybelline Possessed Plum | Smashbox PLUM ROLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #300B28 | #310020 |
| L* | 9.17 | 6.84 |
| a* | 22.84 | 27.72 |
| b* | -10.36 | -7.83 |
| Chroma | 25.08 | 28.80 |
| Hue angle | 335.60° | 344.23° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Mauve | Mauve |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 3.4 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 2.3 and chroma by 3.7; the hue angles are 8.6° apart. Taken together, Maybelline Possessed Plum reads cooler, lighter and less saturated than Smashbox PLUM ROLE.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Maybelline Possessed Plum works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox PLUM ROLE works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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