Maybelline Vivid Violet vs NYX Ego
Maybelline Vivid Violet and NYX Ego are very close (ΔE 3.8); Maybelline Vivid Violet is lighter and less saturated than NYX Ego.
Colour values
| Maybelline Vivid Violet | NYX Ego | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #542A71 | #472071 |
| L* | 25.96 | 22.18 |
| a* | 33.25 | 35.57 |
| b* | -33.50 | -39.69 |
| Chroma | 47.20 | 53.30 |
| Hue angle | 314.79° | 311.87° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Plum | Plum |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 3.8 is in the “very close” band (from 3.5 to 5.0, a small difference that shows side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 3.8 and chroma by 6.1; the hue angles are 2.9° apart. Taken together, Maybelline Vivid Violet reads lighter and less saturated than NYX Ego.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Maybelline Vivid Violet works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Ego works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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