NYX Merlot vs NYX Opinionated
NYX Merlot and NYX Opinionated are virtually identical (ΔE 1.8); NYX Merlot is more saturated than NYX Opinionated.
Colour values
| NYX Merlot | NYX Opinionated | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #E75268 | #DF5866 |
| L* | 56.12 | 55.72 |
| a* | 59.02 | 53.72 |
| b* | 19.45 | 19.86 |
| Chroma | 62.15 | 57.27 |
| Hue angle | 18.24° | 20.29° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.8 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 0.4 and chroma by 4.9; the hue angles are 2.1° apart. Taken together, NYX Merlot reads more saturated than NYX Opinionated.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Merlot works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Opinionated works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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