NYX Bustier vs Smashbox PHANTOM
NYX Bustier and Smashbox PHANTOM are virtually identical (ΔE 1.2); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| NYX Bustier | Smashbox PHANTOM | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A9796F | #A5786D |
| L* | 55.34 | 54.59 |
| a* | 17.37 | 16.06 |
| b* | 12.92 | 12.97 |
| Chroma | 21.65 | 20.64 |
| Hue angle | 36.64° | 38.94° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Warm |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Nude | Nude |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.2 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 0.8 and chroma by 1.0; the hue angles are 2.3° 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 Bustier works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on light, medium and tan skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox PHANTOM works with warm and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on light, medium and tan skin.
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