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NYX Sable vs Revlon Coy

NYX Sable and Revlon Coy are virtually identical (ΔE 0.8); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.

NYX Sable

Revlon Coy

Colour values

NYX Sable Revlon Coy
Hex #C16E5E#BF7061
L* 55.3855.61
a* 31.2029.62
b* 23.2821.82
Chroma 38.9336.78
Hue angle 36.72°36.38°
Undertone NeutralNeutral
Depth MediumMedium
Colour family CoralCoral
Finish SatinSatin

What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.8 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 0.2 and chroma by 2.1; 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 Sable works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.

Colour theory suggests Revlon Coy 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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