NYX Ultraviolet vs NYX Violet Voltage
NYX Ultraviolet and NYX Violet Voltage are very close (ΔE 4.4); NYX Ultraviolet is cooler and lighter than NYX Violet Voltage.
Colour values
| NYX Ultraviolet | NYX Violet Voltage | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #894DA5 | #894193 |
| L* | 43.28 | 39.93 |
| a* | 40.71 | 43.24 |
| b* | -37.52 | -32.02 |
| Chroma | 55.36 | 53.81 |
| Hue angle | 317.33° | 323.48° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Plum | Plum |
| Finish | Gloss | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 4.4 is in the “very close” band (from 3.5 to 5.0, a small difference that shows side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 3.4 and chroma by 1.5; the hue angles are 6.2° apart. Taken together, NYX Ultraviolet reads cooler and lighter than NYX Violet Voltage.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Ultraviolet works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Violet Voltage works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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