NYX Chain Reaction vs Smashbox FUCHSIA FLASH
NYX Chain Reaction and Smashbox FUCHSIA FLASH are near-identical (ΔE 3.1); NYX Chain Reaction is cooler and more saturated than Smashbox FUCHSIA FLASH.
Colour values
| NYX Chain Reaction | Smashbox FUCHSIA FLASH | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #BF207A | #BB3675 |
| L* | 43.53 | 44.93 |
| a* | 65.94 | 57.84 |
| b* | -10.42 | -5.33 |
| Chroma | 66.76 | 58.09 |
| Hue angle | 351.02° | 354.73° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Berry |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 3.1 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 1.4 and chroma by 8.7; the hue angles are 3.7° apart. Taken together, NYX Chain Reaction reads cooler and more saturated than Smashbox FUCHSIA FLASH.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Chain Reaction works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox FUCHSIA FLASH works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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