NYX Pecan vs Smashbox AUDITION
NYX Pecan and Smashbox AUDITION are virtually identical (ΔE 1.3); NYX Pecan is warmer than Smashbox AUDITION.
Colour values
| NYX Pecan | Smashbox AUDITION | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A1605E | #A15E5F |
| L* | 47.95 | 47.51 |
| a* | 26.17 | 27.41 |
| b* | 12.48 | 11.27 |
| Chroma | 28.99 | 29.63 |
| Hue angle | 25.50° | 22.36° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Nude | Nude |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.3 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 0.6; the hue angles are 3.1° apart. Taken together, NYX Pecan reads warmer than Smashbox AUDITION.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Pecan works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox AUDITION works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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