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NYX Daydream vs NYX Watermelon

NYX Daydream and NYX Watermelon are virtually identical (ΔE 1.8); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.

NYX Daydream

NYX Watermelon

Colour values

NYX Daydream NYX Watermelon
Hex #FFA899#FDA290
L* 77.0275.29
a* 30.3231.74
b* 20.9823.45
Chroma 36.8739.46
Hue angle 34.69°36.46°
Undertone NeutralNeutral
Depth Very lightVery light
Colour family CoralCoral
Finish MatteSatin

What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.8 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 1.7 and chroma by 2.6; 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 Daydream works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.

Colour theory suggests NYX Watermelon works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.

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