Milani Matte Iconic vs NYX Hestia
Milani Matte Iconic and NYX Hestia are virtually identical (ΔE 1.8); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Milani Matte Iconic | NYX Hestia | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #870D0D | #891A0F |
| L* | 28.03 | 29.65 |
| a* | 47.88 | 45.22 |
| b* | 35.48 | 35.99 |
| Chroma | 59.59 | 57.80 |
| Hue angle | 36.53° | 38.51° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Warm |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Orange |
| Finish | Matte | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.8 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 1.6 and chroma by 1.8; the hue angles are 2.0° 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 Milani Matte Iconic works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Hestia works with warm and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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