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NYX Monte Carlo vs Revlon Passion

NYX Monte Carlo and Revlon Passion are virtually identical (ΔE 0.5); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.

NYX Monte Carlo

Revlon Passion

Colour values

NYX Monte Carlo Revlon Passion
Hex #9C0A2F#9E0C30
L* 32.9033.45
a* 55.3555.64
b* 21.4621.59
Chroma 59.3659.68
Hue angle 21.19°21.21°
Undertone CoolCool
Depth DeepDeep
Colour family RedRed
Finish MatteMatte

What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.5 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 0.6 and chroma by 0.3; the hue angles are 0.0° 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 Monte Carlo works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.

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

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