NYX Blood Love vs Smashbox Bang-Bang
NYX Blood Love and Smashbox Bang-Bang are virtually identical (ΔE 1.4); NYX Blood Love is less saturated than Smashbox Bang-Bang.
Colour values
| NYX Blood Love | Smashbox Bang-Bang | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #C42627 | #CC2127 |
| L* | 43.17 | 44.34 |
| a* | 60.22 | 63.71 |
| b* | 40.13 | 41.83 |
| Chroma | 72.37 | 76.21 |
| Hue angle | 33.68° | 33.29° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.4 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 1.2 and chroma by 3.8; the hue angles are 0.4° apart. Taken together, NYX Blood Love reads less saturated than Smashbox Bang-Bang.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Blood Love works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox Bang-Bang works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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