NYX Gala vs NYX Heather
NYX Gala and NYX Heather are virtually identical (ΔE 1.5); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| NYX Gala | NYX Heather | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #F08C8C | #F09292 |
| L* | 68.88 | 70.29 |
| a* | 37.89 | 35.43 |
| b* | 16.59 | 15.22 |
| Chroma | 41.37 | 38.56 |
| Hue angle | 23.65° | 23.24° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Light | Very light |
| Colour family | Pink | Pink |
| Finish | Satin | Satin |
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 1.4 and chroma by 2.8; the hue angles are 0.4° 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 Gala works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Heather works with cool and neutral undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
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