NYX Afternoon Heat vs NYX Lifeguard
NYX Afternoon Heat and NYX Lifeguard are near-identical (ΔE 3.4); NYX Afternoon Heat is cooler and more saturated than NYX Lifeguard.
Colour values
| NYX Afternoon Heat | NYX Lifeguard | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #B90508 | #AE2304 |
| L* | 38.63 | 38.22 |
| a* | 62.47 | 53.85 |
| b* | 49.84 | 49.81 |
| Chroma | 79.91 | 73.35 |
| Hue angle | 38.59° | 42.77° |
| Undertone | Warm | Warm |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Orange | Orange |
| Finish | Satin | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 3.4 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 0.4 and chroma by 6.6; the hue angles are 4.2° apart. Taken together, NYX Afternoon Heat reads cooler and more saturated than NYX Lifeguard.
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 Lifeguard works with warm and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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