NYX Heather vs NYX Istanbul
NYX Heather and NYX Istanbul are virtually identical (ΔE 1.2); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| NYX Heather | NYX Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #F09292 | #ED9194 |
| L* | 70.29 | 69.75 |
| a* | 35.43 | 35.08 |
| b* | 15.22 | 13.30 |
| Chroma | 38.56 | 37.51 |
| Hue angle | 23.24° | 20.76° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Very light | Light |
| Colour family | Pink | Pink |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.2 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 0.5 and chroma by 1.1; the hue angles are 2.5° 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 Heather works with cool and neutral undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Istanbul works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
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