NYX Thunderstorm vs Smashbox VIOLET
NYX Thunderstorm and Smashbox VIOLET are virtually identical (ΔE 1.3); NYX Thunderstorm is less saturated than Smashbox VIOLET.
Colour values
| NYX Thunderstorm | Smashbox VIOLET | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #8E215A | #92195D |
| L* | 33.09 | 33.13 |
| a* | 49.58 | 53.40 |
| b* | -6.85 | -8.65 |
| Chroma | 50.05 | 54.09 |
| Hue angle | 352.14° | 350.80° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Berry |
| Finish | Satin | 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 0.0 and chroma by 4.0; the hue angles are 1.3° apart. Taken together, NYX Thunderstorm reads less saturated than Smashbox VIOLET.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Thunderstorm works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox VIOLET works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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