NYX Subversive Socialite vs Smashbox VIOLET RIOT
NYX Subversive Socialite and Smashbox VIOLET RIOT are very close (ΔE 4.0); NYX Subversive Socialite is warmer, deeper and less saturated than Smashbox VIOLET RIOT.
Colour values
| NYX Subversive Socialite | Smashbox VIOLET RIOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #5A2253 | #662B65 |
| L* | 23.48 | 28.09 |
| a* | 32.71 | 35.21 |
| b* | -17.77 | -22.23 |
| Chroma | 37.22 | 41.64 |
| Hue angle | 331.49° | 327.73° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Plum | Plum |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 4.0 is in the “very close” band (from 3.5 to 5.0, a small difference that shows side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 4.6 and chroma by 4.4; the hue angles are 3.8° apart. Taken together, NYX Subversive Socialite reads warmer, deeper and less saturated than Smashbox VIOLET RIOT.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Subversive Socialite works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox VIOLET RIOT works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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