NYX Fire vs Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN)
NYX Fire and Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN) are virtually identical (ΔE 0.8); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| NYX Fire | Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #F1232D | #ED262F |
| L* | 51.95 | 51.38 |
| a* | 73.37 | 71.77 |
| b* | 48.55 | 46.68 |
| Chroma | 87.97 | 85.61 |
| Hue angle | 33.49° | 33.04° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Coral | Coral |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.8 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 0.6 and chroma by 2.4; the hue angles are 0.5° 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 Fire works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN) works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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