NYX Glossy Plum vs NYX Matte Warm Brown
NYX Glossy Plum and NYX Matte Warm Brown are virtually identical (ΔE 1.3); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| NYX Glossy Plum | NYX Matte Warm Brown | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #552D2D | #512D2D |
| L* | 23.66 | 23.05 |
| a* | 18.34 | 16.55 |
| b* | 8.10 | 7.16 |
| Chroma | 20.05 | 18.04 |
| Hue angle | 23.83° | 23.39° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Mauve | Mauve |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.3 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 2.0; 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 Glossy Plum works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Matte Warm Brown works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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