NYX Sidekick vs Smashbox NUDE FAIR
NYX Sidekick and Smashbox NUDE FAIR are virtually identical (ΔE 1.3); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| NYX Sidekick | Smashbox NUDE FAIR | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #E89782 | #E49380 |
| L* | 70.11 | 68.70 |
| a* | 28.05 | 28.42 |
| b* | 23.65 | 22.76 |
| Chroma | 36.69 | 36.41 |
| Hue angle | 40.14° | 38.69° |
| Undertone | Warm | Warm |
| Depth | Very light | Light |
| Colour family | Coral | Coral |
| Finish | Matte | Satin |
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 1.4 and chroma by 0.3; the hue angles are 1.5° 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 Sidekick works with warm and neutral undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox NUDE FAIR works with warm and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
Last verified . How we measure.