NYX Heat Wave vs Smashbox FIREBALL
NYX Heat Wave and Smashbox FIREBALL are virtually identical (ΔE 1.5); NYX Heat Wave is more saturated than Smashbox FIREBALL.
Colour values
| NYX Heat Wave | Smashbox FIREBALL | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #F32637 | #EE3538 |
| L* | 52.65 | 52.97 |
| a* | 73.58 | 68.64 |
| b* | 44.00 | 43.50 |
| Chroma | 85.74 | 81.26 |
| Hue angle | 30.88° | 32.36° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Coral | Coral |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
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 0.3 and chroma by 4.5; the hue angles are 1.5° apart. Taken together, NYX Heat Wave reads more saturated than Smashbox FIREBALL.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Heat Wave 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 FIREBALL 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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