NYX Aphrodisiac vs NYX Bruised
NYX Aphrodisiac and NYX Bruised are near-identical (ΔE 3.2); NYX Aphrodisiac is warmer, lighter and less saturated than NYX Bruised.
Colour values
| NYX Aphrodisiac | NYX Bruised | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #4F212B | #4D182A |
| L* | 19.74 | 17.45 |
| a* | 22.78 | 26.85 |
| b* | 3.82 | 1.20 |
| Chroma | 23.10 | 26.88 |
| Hue angle | 9.52° | 2.55° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Mauve | Mauve |
| Finish | Satin | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 3.2 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 2.3 and chroma by 3.8; the hue angles are 7.0° apart. Taken together, NYX Aphrodisiac reads warmer, lighter and less saturated than NYX Bruised.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Aphrodisiac works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Bruised works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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