NYX Castle vs Smashbox ACTION
NYX Castle and Smashbox ACTION are near-identical (ΔE 3.0); NYX Castle is lighter and more saturated than Smashbox ACTION.
Colour values
| NYX Castle | Smashbox ACTION | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #AB6BA0 | #A16695 |
| L* | 53.72 | 50.98 |
| a* | 33.74 | 31.12 |
| b* | -18.02 | -15.85 |
| Chroma | 38.25 | 34.92 |
| Hue angle | 331.89° | 333.00° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Plum | Plum |
| Finish | Satin | 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 2.7 and chroma by 3.3; the hue angles are 1.1° apart. Taken together, NYX Castle reads lighter and more saturated than Smashbox ACTION.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Castle works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox ACTION works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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