NYX Cannes vs NYX Empowered
NYX Cannes and NYX Empowered are virtually identical (ΔE 0.8); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| NYX Cannes | NYX Empowered | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #924A41 | #934A43 |
| L* | 40.23 | 40.42 |
| a* | 29.36 | 29.95 |
| b* | 19.21 | 18.27 |
| Chroma | 35.09 | 35.08 |
| Hue angle | 33.20° | 31.38° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Brown | Brown |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.8 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 0.2 and chroma by 0.0; the hue angles are 1.8° 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 Cannes works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Empowered works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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