Milani Velvet Merlot vs Smashbox STACKED
Milani Velvet Merlot and Smashbox STACKED are virtually identical (ΔE 1.6); Milani Velvet Merlot is deeper than Smashbox STACKED.
Colour values
| Milani Velvet Merlot | Smashbox STACKED | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #5A0011 | #5E0A17 |
| L* | 16.58 | 18.62 |
| a* | 38.00 | 36.59 |
| b* | 18.13 | 16.90 |
| Chroma | 42.10 | 40.30 |
| Hue angle | 25.51° | 24.79° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.6 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 2.0 and chroma by 1.8; the hue angles are 0.7° apart. Taken together, Milani Velvet Merlot reads deeper than Smashbox STACKED.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Milani Velvet Merlot works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox STACKED works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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