NYX Alien vs NYX Glossy Black
NYX Alien and NYX Glossy Black are very close (ΔE 3.7); NYX Alien is lighter than NYX Glossy Black.
Colour values
| NYX Alien | NYX Glossy Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #2A2829 | #1E1E1E |
| L* | 16.35 | 11.26 |
| a* | 1.15 | 0.00 |
| b* | -0.33 | 0.00 |
| Chroma | 1.19 | 0.00 |
| Hue angle | None (achromatic) | None (achromatic) |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Other | Other |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 3.7 is in the “very close” band (from 3.5 to 5.0, a small difference that shows side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 5.1 and chroma by 1.2; hue is not compared because NYX Alien and NYX Glossy Black are achromatic. Taken together, NYX Alien reads lighter than NYX Glossy Black.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Alien works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Glossy Black works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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