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NYX Sydney vs Smashbox PRETTY SOCIAL

NYX Sydney and Smashbox PRETTY SOCIAL are virtually identical (ΔE 2.0); NYX Sydney is more saturated than Smashbox PRETTY SOCIAL.

NYX Sydney

Smashbox PRETTY SOCIAL

Colour values

NYX Sydney Smashbox PRETTY SOCIAL
Hex #F6A9BE#F0AEC1
L* 77.1077.67
a* 31.1726.83
b* 0.80-0.07
Chroma 31.1826.83
Hue angle 1.47°359.84°
Undertone CoolCool
Depth Very lightVery light
Colour family PinkMauve
Finish MatteMatte

What the numbers mean: ΔE 2.0 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 0.6 and chroma by 4.4; the hue angles are 1.6° apart. Taken together, NYX Sydney reads more saturated than Smashbox PRETTY SOCIAL.

Who they suit

Colour theory suggests NYX Sydney works with cool and neutral undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.

Colour theory suggests Smashbox PRETTY SOCIAL works with cool and neutral undertones; its very light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.

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