NYX Gala vs NYX Iris
NYX Gala and NYX Iris are near-identical (ΔE 2.6); NYX Gala is lighter and less saturated than NYX Iris.
Colour values
| NYX Gala | NYX Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #F9CABA | #F9C2AE |
| L* | 84.96 | 82.80 |
| a* | 14.31 | 16.91 |
| b* | 14.28 | 17.62 |
| Chroma | 20.21 | 24.42 |
| Hue angle | 44.93° | 46.17° |
| Undertone | Warm | Warm |
| Depth | Very light | Very light |
| Colour family | Nude | Nude |
| Finish | Satin | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 2.6 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 2.2 and chroma by 4.2; the hue angles are 1.2° apart. Taken together, NYX Gala reads lighter and less saturated than NYX Iris.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Gala works with warm and neutral undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Iris works with warm and neutral undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair and light skin.
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