NYX Butter vs NYX Sable
NYX Butter and NYX Sable are near-identical (ΔE 3.0); NYX Butter is less saturated than NYX Sable.
Colour values
| NYX Butter | NYX Sable | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #DCAF98 | #E7B092 |
| L* | 74.92 | 76.14 |
| a* | 13.12 | 16.11 |
| b* | 18.03 | 23.13 |
| Chroma | 22.30 | 28.19 |
| Hue angle | 53.95° | 55.15° |
| Undertone | Warm | Warm |
| Depth | Very light | Very light |
| Colour family | Nude | Nude |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 3.0 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 1.2 and chroma by 5.9; the hue angles are 1.2° apart. Taken together, NYX Butter reads less saturated than NYX Sable.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Butter works with warm and neutral undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair and light skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Sable works with warm and neutral undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair and light skin.
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