NYX Afternoon Heat vs NYX Blazed
NYX Afternoon Heat and NYX Blazed are virtually identical (ΔE 0.9); NYX Afternoon Heat is more saturated than NYX Blazed.
Colour values
| NYX Afternoon Heat | NYX Blazed | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #B90508 | #B60E0E |
| L* | 38.63 | 38.37 |
| a* | 62.47 | 60.71 |
| b* | 49.84 | 47.17 |
| Chroma | 79.91 | 76.88 |
| Hue angle | 38.59° | 37.84° |
| Undertone | Warm | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Orange | Red |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.9 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 0.3 and chroma by 3.0; the hue angles are 0.8° apart. Taken together, NYX Afternoon Heat reads more saturated than NYX Blazed.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Afternoon Heat works with warm and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Blazed works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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