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NYX Covet vs Smashbox RIGHT ON RED

NYX Covet and Smashbox RIGHT ON RED are virtually identical (ΔE 1.5); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.

NYX Covet

Smashbox RIGHT ON RED

Colour values

NYX Covet Smashbox RIGHT ON RED
Hex #771C21#761E1E
L* 26.3426.38
a* 39.3038.02
b* 20.7622.70
Chroma 44.4544.28
Hue angle 27.85°30.84°
Undertone CoolNeutral
Depth DeepDeep
Colour family RedRed
Finish SatinMatte

What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.5 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 0.0 and chroma by 0.2; the hue angles are 3.0° 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 Covet works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.

Colour theory suggests Smashbox RIGHT ON RED works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.

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