NYX Sway vs Smashbox FAN MAIL
NYX Sway and Smashbox FAN MAIL are very close (ΔE 4.9); NYX Sway is cooler, deeper and more saturated than Smashbox FAN MAIL.
Colour values
| NYX Sway | Smashbox FAN MAIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #BE61B1 | #C86BA9 |
| L* | 54.73 | 57.71 |
| a* | 48.11 | 44.83 |
| b* | -26.13 | -16.83 |
| Chroma | 54.75 | 47.88 |
| Hue angle | 331.49° | 339.43° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Plum | Pink |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 4.9 is in the “very close” band (from 3.5 to 5.0, a small difference that shows side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 3.0 and chroma by 6.9; the hue angles are 7.9° apart. Taken together, NYX Sway reads cooler, deeper and more saturated than Smashbox FAN MAIL.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Sway works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox FAN MAIL works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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