NYX Heartbreaker vs Smashbox INSPIRATION
NYX Heartbreaker and Smashbox INSPIRATION are virtually identical (ΔE 1.7); NYX Heartbreaker is more saturated than Smashbox INSPIRATION.
Colour values
| NYX Heartbreaker | Smashbox INSPIRATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #AF0C45 | #AC1D4B |
| L* | 37.50 | 38.13 |
| a* | 61.18 | 57.62 |
| b* | 13.96 | 10.87 |
| Chroma | 62.75 | 58.64 |
| Hue angle | 12.86° | 10.68° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Berry |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.7 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 0.6 and chroma by 4.1; the hue angles are 2.2° apart. Taken together, NYX Heartbreaker reads more saturated than Smashbox INSPIRATION.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Heartbreaker works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox INSPIRATION works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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