NYX Electra vs NYX Fire Brick
NYX Electra and NYX Fire Brick are virtually identical (ΔE 0.7); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| NYX Electra | NYX Fire Brick | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #D40F18 | #D30A1A |
| L* | 44.81 | 44.44 |
| a* | 68.53 | 68.82 |
| b* | 50.40 | 49.10 |
| Chroma | 85.07 | 84.54 |
| Hue angle | 36.33° | 35.51° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Satin | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.7 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 0.4 and chroma by 0.5; the hue angles are 0.8° 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 Electra works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Fire Brick works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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