NYX Matte Nude vs NYX Sandstorm
NYX Matte Nude and NYX Sandstorm are near-identical (ΔE 2.8); NYX Matte Nude is less saturated than NYX Sandstorm.
Colour values
| NYX Matte Nude | NYX Sandstorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A56856 | #AA614E |
| L* | 50.18 | 49.07 |
| a* | 22.40 | 27.60 |
| b* | 20.34 | 23.66 |
| Chroma | 30.26 | 36.35 |
| Hue angle | 42.24° | 40.60° |
| Undertone | Warm | Warm |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Coral | Orange |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 2.8 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 1.1 and chroma by 6.1; the hue angles are 1.6° apart. Taken together, NYX Matte Nude reads less saturated than NYX Sandstorm.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Matte Nude works with warm and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Sandstorm works with warm and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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