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NYX Milan vs NYX Minimalism

NYX Milan and NYX Minimalism are virtually identical (ΔE 0.6); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.

NYX Milan

NYX Minimalism

Colour values

NYX Milan NYX Minimalism
Hex #CD787B#CA787A
L* 59.7559.34
a* 33.4832.23
b* 12.8112.76
Chroma 35.8534.66
Hue angle 20.94°21.60°
Undertone CoolCool
Depth LightLight
Colour family RedRed
Finish SatinSatin

What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.6 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 1.2; the hue angles are 0.7° 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 Milan works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.

Colour theory suggests NYX Minimalism works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.

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