Milani Matte Kiss vs Smashbox INVITE ONLY
Milani Matte Kiss and Smashbox INVITE ONLY are virtually identical (ΔE 0.7); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Milani Matte Kiss | Smashbox INVITE ONLY | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #981E26 | #981925 |
| L* | 33.45 | 32.93 |
| a* | 49.43 | 50.81 |
| b* | 27.64 | 27.67 |
| Chroma | 56.63 | 57.85 |
| Hue angle | 29.21° | 28.57° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.7 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 0.5 and chroma by 1.2; the hue angles are 0.6° 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 Kiss works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox INVITE ONLY works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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