NYX Perfect Red vs Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN)
NYX Perfect Red and Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN) are virtually identical (ΔE 0.7); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| NYX Perfect Red | Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #E92A2F | #ED262F |
| L* | 50.91 | 51.38 |
| a* | 69.81 | 71.77 |
| b* | 45.94 | 46.68 |
| Chroma | 83.57 | 85.61 |
| Hue angle | 33.35° | 33.04° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Coral | Coral |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.7 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 0.5 and chroma by 2.0; the hue angles are 0.3° 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 Perfect Red works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN) works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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