NYX Amethyst vs NYX Ruthless
NYX Amethyst and NYX Ruthless are near-identical (ΔE 3.0); NYX Amethyst is lighter and more saturated than NYX Ruthless.
Colour values
| NYX Amethyst | NYX Ruthless | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #6D2686 | #651F77 |
| L* | 30.30 | 26.96 |
| a* | 46.30 | 44.29 |
| b* | -39.59 | -35.59 |
| Chroma | 60.92 | 56.82 |
| Hue angle | 319.46° | 321.22° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Plum | Plum |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 3.0 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 3.3 and chroma by 4.1; the hue angles are 1.8° apart. Taken together, NYX Amethyst reads lighter and more saturated than NYX Ruthless.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Amethyst works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Ruthless works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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