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NYX Matte Rose vs Revlon Iconic

NYX Matte Rose and Revlon Iconic are virtually identical (ΔE 0.7); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.

NYX Matte Rose

Revlon Iconic

Colour values

NYX Matte Rose Revlon Iconic
Hex #B5595C#B25A5D
L* 49.1848.97
a* 37.5135.96
b* 15.8214.86
Chroma 40.7138.91
Hue angle 22.87°22.46°
Undertone CoolCool
Depth MediumMedium
Colour family RedRed
Finish SatinMatte

What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.7 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 0.2 and chroma by 1.8; 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 Matte Rose works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.

Colour theory suggests Revlon Iconic works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.

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