NYX Acme vs NYX Hero
NYX Acme and NYX Hero are near-identical (ΔE 2.1); NYX Acme is less saturated than NYX Hero.
Colour values
| NYX Acme | NYX Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #9E1F26 | #9D181D |
| L* | 34.79 | 33.80 |
| a* | 50.95 | 52.23 |
| b* | 29.48 | 33.73 |
| Chroma | 58.87 | 62.18 |
| Hue angle | 30.05° | 32.85° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 2.1 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 1.0 and chroma by 3.3; the hue angles are 2.8° apart. Taken together, NYX Acme reads less saturated than NYX Hero.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Acme works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Hero works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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