Milani Tuscan Toast vs Penny Lane Organics Sweet Cherry
Milani Tuscan Toast and Penny Lane Organics Sweet Cherry are virtually identical (ΔE 1.4); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Milani Tuscan Toast | Penny Lane Organics Sweet Cherry | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #56181B | #511617 |
| L* | 18.85 | 17.39 |
| a* | 28.81 | 27.56 |
| b* | 14.02 | 14.75 |
| Chroma | 32.04 | 31.26 |
| Hue angle | 25.95° | 28.15° |
| Undertone | Cool | Neutral |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Brown |
| Finish | Matte | Gloss |
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 1.5 and chroma by 0.8; the hue angles are 2.2° 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 Tuscan Toast works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Penny Lane Organics Sweet Cherry works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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