NYX Paris vs Smashbox SHOCKING PINK
NYX Paris and Smashbox SHOCKING PINK are virtually identical (ΔE 0.5); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| NYX Paris | Smashbox SHOCKING PINK | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #E83169 | #E53368 |
| L* | 52.26 | 51.87 |
| a* | 70.62 | 69.21 |
| b* | 13.60 | 13.58 |
| Chroma | 71.92 | 70.53 |
| Hue angle | 10.90° | 11.10° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Pink | Pink |
| Finish | Matte | Satin |
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 0.4 and chroma by 1.4; the hue angles are 0.2° 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 Paris works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox SHOCKING PINK works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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