NYX Brooklyn Thorn vs NYX Elite
NYX Brooklyn Thorn and NYX Elite are virtually identical (ΔE 1.4); NYX Brooklyn Thorn is warmer than NYX Elite.
Colour values
| NYX Brooklyn Thorn | NYX Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #815049 | #824F4B |
| L* | 39.39 | 39.32 |
| a* | 19.69 | 20.95 |
| b* | 12.75 | 11.44 |
| Chroma | 23.46 | 23.87 |
| Hue angle | 32.91° | 28.64° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Brown | Brown |
| Finish | Matte | Gloss |
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 0.1 and chroma by 0.4; the hue angles are 4.3° apart. Taken together, NYX Brooklyn Thorn reads warmer than NYX Elite.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Brooklyn Thorn works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Elite works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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