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NYX Budapest vs Smashbox Big Spender

NYX Budapest and Smashbox Big Spender are virtually identical (ΔE 1.1); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.

NYX Budapest

Smashbox Big Spender

Colour values

NYX Budapest Smashbox Big Spender
Hex #933A40#933C44
L* 37.1237.58
a* 38.0437.40
b* 15.7313.83
Chroma 41.1739.88
Hue angle 22.46°20.29°
Undertone CoolCool
Depth Medium-deepMedium-deep
Colour family RedRed
Finish MatteMatte

What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.1 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 0.5 and chroma by 1.3; the hue angles are 2.2° 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 Budapest works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.

Colour theory suggests Smashbox Big Spender works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.

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