Milani Ruby Valentine (Vinyl) vs Revlon Provocative
Milani Ruby Valentine (Vinyl) and Revlon Provocative are virtually identical (ΔE 1.4); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Milani Ruby Valentine (Vinyl) | Revlon Provocative | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A5051D | #A30017 |
| L* | 34.39 | 33.67 |
| a* | 57.68 | 57.66 |
| b* | 34.89 | 37.46 |
| Chroma | 67.41 | 68.76 |
| Hue angle | 31.17° | 33.01° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.4 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 0.7 and chroma by 1.4; the hue angles are 1.8° 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 Ruby Valentine (Vinyl) works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Revlon Provocative works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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