NYX Bang Bang vs Smashbox DO NO WRONG
NYX Bang Bang and Smashbox DO NO WRONG are virtually identical (ΔE 1.5); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| NYX Bang Bang | Smashbox DO NO WRONG | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #8B4B4C | #904F50 |
| L* | 39.65 | 41.38 |
| a* | 27.08 | 27.29 |
| b* | 11.48 | 11.50 |
| Chroma | 29.41 | 29.62 |
| Hue angle | 22.97° | 22.85° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Mauve | Mauve |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.5 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 1.7 and chroma by 0.2; the hue angles are 0.1° apart. None of these differences is large enough to name a direction, so the two read alike in lightness, saturation and warmth.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Bang Bang works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox DO NO WRONG works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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